Chapter 155

Katie's POV

A permanent partner to me is what will balance me, reaffirm and remind me of my humanity when I am required to do very dark things, giving my life the significance it would otherwise lack.”

The way he talked, it was like someone was forcing him to be some violent kneecap-smashing criminal. “Well, you’ve kidnapped the wrong girl, Cephus. Even if I wanted to, I could never do those things for you. There’s nothing soft or supportive about me.”

I stiffened into silence when he reached over and put his hand on my bare knee. “Please, Katie, it’s Cephus. I don’t need to have women giving...