Ricochet

no one in this fucking universe will be able to say your name without saying mine.”

I think that he needs you as much as you need him

Ryke starts clapping. Connor lets out a whistle with his fingers, and Rose gives me a smile.

My last tear falls. I can’t move to wipe it. I am transfixed by Loren Hale, my everything

He worries that I’ll be the changed one. I feel the same, but I know, in time, that I’m going to be different. Everyone eventually grows up. But if there’s anything I know for certain in this world—I never want to change without Loren Hale. We have to try to evolve together.

He’s still Lo. He’s still mine

His amber eyes actually stare into mine. I’m looking at him. Not just imagining his body, his eyes, his face. I can’t help it—I instantly burst into uncontrollable, happy tears.

“No,” Lo prolongs the word and adds a small smile. “Don’t cry. You’re going to make me start crying.”

My chest constricts. “Am I…” What if I’m a trigger. Oh God.

“No, Lil,” he tells me with a short laugh. “You’re the opposite. You’re my stability…my home.”

I’m remarrying you, Lil. Fuck, I’d remarry you a hundred times until it stuck.”

Be strong, Lil, Lo would tell me. When I come back, I’ll be strong with you.