Hailey's POV

"We should let each other know of some important parts of our past... Like if there are any crazy exes to be worried about."

Levi laughs. "I don't think I have more crazy exes... just the one." Then he teases, "How about you? Any crazy exes I should know about?"

My body grows rigid as I think about Jake and Charlotte, and the way he harassed me in Levi's home.

"Hailey?" Levi asks, his voice full of concern. "Are you okay?"

I inhale shakily. "Yeah, I am," I lie. "Just remembering someone."

Without a word, he draws me onto his chest, his hand rubbing my back soothingly

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