From a little place inside Harper, a voice screamed not to do it; that she would be giving him the power to hurt her. But she ignored it, letting herself believe that just fucking maybe this was someone who wouldn't let her down. And if he did, well, she'd ensure he regretted it.
Watching her shift nervously from foot to foot, Knox took her wrist and soothingly circled her skin with his thumb. He didn't blame her for being nervous. It was a life-altering moment. There was absolutely no going back. "Let go. That's all you have to do."
He was right. She'd held firm against the magnetic pull, keeping a tight hold on her own psyche. Now all she had to do was let go. Hoping it wouldn't turn out to be a big mistake, she did.
