Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Chapter 463

Since we broke up, I hadn't been this close to him. I hadn't even really looked at him.

And now, here he was, right in front of me, badly hurt.

The crash came flooding back, and it hit me-he'd shielded me, using his body to protect mine. That's why he was in such rough shape.

"Jace, talk to me," I begged, my voice shaky. If I stopped, he'd just drift away.

"What... do you want me to say?" he mumbled.

"Anything. Tell me what you've been thinking since we broke up. Talk about Tanya, even. Or where you've been these last few weeks," I blurted, desperate to keep him awake.

He went quiet, and I panicked, thinking he'd passed out. But then, his voice, barely a whisper: "Rea, I really do love you."

I froze, staring at his pale, blood-smeared face. I couldn't say anything.

met

came slowly, each one hitting harder than the last. "There were women-business trips, some even tried climbing into my bed. I never told you, didn't

even in my head. Escorts at events? I couldn't stand

in her mess. Maybe her act was too convincing. Maybe it was just

tried to look at me, but his

so sure of himself. Now, he

never seen.

weren't meant to be. If our love wasn't strong enough, even fate couldn't save us," I said, following where

at me for a moment before closing his eyes again. "Yeah,

up now?" I muttered, feeling his blood soaking through my clothes, sticking to my skin.

and scattered rocks. No sign

to call him, which meant Hayden was our only shot at being rescued. But now the phone was gone, and I had no way to reach

I don't think you really love Hayden. I know he's a good guy, but... you're

"Mm-hmm" without thinking. As soon as I realized what I'd just agreed to, a

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Chapter 463

I heard it-the distinct hum of a