I've hated Snowflake for so long, she says. But then I met you. And you're the person entire town has trashed, a person belonging to the group I've been raised to believe is evil, and you're the only...
Violet moves, a readjustment, and I expect her to pull away. But instead, she leans further into me, her head on my shoulder, and her sweet scent becomes a warm blanket. No other place I'd rather be...
I promise I'll protect you now. I won't let them touch you again. I know you'll try. I can do more than try.
I promise I'll take care of you, he whispers. You're safe with me. Even with an army of motorcycle guys outside that door, I firmly believe him.