Chapter 42. Statements and Discoveries

Dylan's POV

Tuesday afternoon

I know she is like this with me because she needs me and I happened to be the closest person to help her. How can I have any chance of Hope coming to me because she loves me? Sin almost destroyed the fragile relationship I had with her.

But how can I deny that the moment she came towards me and kissed me made my heart stop beating for a few seconds and happiness invaded me? I can't.

Knowing that she is infertile is like a bucket of cold water, I didn't want children now, but I wanted them in the future, and having Hope as their mother would be my perfection. I know this indifferent thick shell is for outsiders, for her friends and the people she loves Hope gives herself to with passion.

"Hope... I love you..." I whispered, feeling her scent grow stronger as her body tensed up, but she didn't try to escape.

"I know..." Her voice is an almost inaudible whisper.

"I don't love you just because of the bond. It may ha