“Don’t you get it? You’re the biggest risk of all.”
I hold my breath for a beat at his declaration. I’ve never thought of myself as any kind of danger. I’m not—I’m just Bella.
“How am I a risk?”
“You make me question.”
“Question what?”
“Everything.”
“Please tell me?”
He takes a deep breath. “Okay. But in advance, I’m sorry.”
“What for now?”
“Like I said, when I tell you, you’ll find out the kind of person I really am.”
I can’t imagine what might have happened for Edward to think himself so…liable. I shuffle in my spot to get comfortable, getting the suspicion this isn’t going to be a short story. Before I can move too far, Edward reaches out to grab my hand. I glance at where our hands are joined before turning my gaze to his face.
“Do you mind?” he asks tentatively. “I just…I feel calmer when I’m touching you.”
I can only nod in reply. Stroking his fingers gently, I try to reassure him. “Take your time.”
He takes a deep breath and begins to speak.
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