Keep Me Safe(90)

“I thought I lost you,” he choked out. “I thought I’d driven you away. Betrayed you in the worst way possible. I don’t even know how you can be in the same room with me without being terrified after what I did. But God, I want a second chance. I want it more than anything else in the world. You won’t regret this, Ramie. I swear I’ll make you happy.”

“You already make me happy,” she whispered.

“I’ll build you your dream house. One you’ll be happy in. One with warmth, love and laughter and if, God willing, a passel of children born of our love.”

“Home is wherever you are, Caleb. I don’t care where we live or what kind of house. As long as you’re there, I’ll always be home.”