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“You prefer I beat the shit out of your motorcycle?” At my horrified expression, she laughs out loud. “Yea, didn’t think so.” “I prefer you don’t beat the shit out of anything. Relax. What’s going on here? I thought we were cool? I thought we’d decided you were going to leave?” “After you gave me the magnolia, Beau. So where is it? How can you give me when you don’t come home?” “I’m home now. Let’s go inside and talk.” “Does that always work for you?” “I’m trying to be rational. You should try it.” “Get out of my way.” “Not a chance.” I stand firm. “To get anyone near that car, you’re going to have to go through me, Juliet. Are you prepared to do that?” “I’m serious, Beau. Get out of my fucking way before I hit you.” She pretends …show more content…

Tears spill down over her cheeks. As if her skin is on fire, I instantly release her. “Just so you know” she sobs. “My family isn’t so perfect either. Yes. My parents have remained married. Sure, on the outside we look good. But a couple of years ago I found out that my mother had an affair. My mother cheated and…” She shoves a finger at her chest. “I am a product of that affair.” Seeing her so upset kills me. “I’m sorry.” I reach, but she moves, staying beyond my reach. “So the man I grew up thinking was my father …was not my father. My real father wanted nothing to do with me and now he is dead so I can never ask him why. Don’t do that to Bubba. Don’t make him walk around his entire life missing all the pieces.” “Juliet, stay,” I beg softly. “You’re upset.” She shakes her head, backing away until she turns and continues walking away from me. I call out, “Where are you going?” “Home.” “In the dark?” She laughs. “Why not? I’ve become a mother, and had my heart shattered into…you know what…You wouldn’t understand. You’re made of steel. You’re goddamn Superman! Nothing penetrates you thick skin!” I take a couple of steps. “At least let me drive …show more content…

Or raped.” Heart racing I jog to catch up, grab hold of Juliet’s shoulders and force her to face me. She is breathtaking standing underneath the street lights. Wild. Angry. Untamed. Vulnerable. It’s heartbreaking. Ok, so I screwed up. “I’m sorry,” I whisper in my ear. I’ll never be able to say it enough. I pull back, battling to not kiss her parted lips. Instead, I shove my hands in my pockets and exhale the night air. “All I know about us, all I can say for sure… is that beautiful things never last, Juliet. I’m frightened.” “Is that supposed to explain everything?” she asks staring up at me. “I’m saying I’m sorry that I can’t be what you need.” Her mouth opens to reply. I cover her mouth with a finger, forbidding her to interrupt. “I don’t think I have it in me. I’m not built that way,” I tell her. The pad of my thumb slides over my cheek, wiping away tears. I step closer, putting my hands on her hips, pulling her closer. “I don’t understand,” I admit. “Why are you so upset, Juliet? Why are you overreacting? I went to a bar, drank a little, and kissed a girl.” She blinks. “A little. You can barely stand. You drove your motorcycle home. You could have killed someone. You could have killed yourself. What would have happened to Bubba then, huh, who would take care of

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