Chapter 36 Give, I'll Take
- "I know I should have told you this before, but I was afraid of being turned down," Damien said, holding Bella closely, the words he had left unsaid now spoken. The woman went slack in his arms, too stunned by the confession to struggle further.
- "You... Do you mean that? You love me?" she asked, her voice trembling.
- "Of course I do. I never stopped."