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Fated To Save You- By: Tina Marie


Chapter 69 - A New Beginning

Last Updated on 2024-10-10 19:57:03

The night had settled in around them like a velvet curtain, the dim light of the bedside lamp casting soft shadows across the room. Connor held Wren tightly, his arms a shield against the emotional storm she was weathering. Her body trembled against his, every shuddering breath a testament to her inner turmoil.

He could feel the tears soaking through his shirt, each drop a poignant reminder of the pain she was experiencing. His heart ached with a mixture of sorrow and resolve, determined to comfort her even as she struggled to find solace.

“Sunshine, really, it’s okay,” Connor tried to console her with all the warmth he could.

Wren remained curled into him, her movements nearly imperceptible as she lay still, the sobs that wracked her body becoming softer but no less heart-wrenching. The room was enveloped in a silence that felt almost heavy, punctuated only by her quiet, ragged breaths.

“Sunshine, please answer me. It’s all okay,” Connor pleaded.

Her voice, raw and broken, emerged from the darkness. “I ruined everything. I’m so f—king broken!”

Connor tightened his hold on her, his protective embrace a testament to his commitment. “You’re not broken. It’s just going to take time. It was your first time trying to be brave.”

Wren shook her head in defiance, “But I ended up failing. How could you love me?”

Connor’s heart swelled with a fierce protectiveness. He pulled her closer, feeling the weight of her emotions. “I just can, and I always will.”

Wren still didn’t believe that his words could be true. “What if I never get better?”

“I just saw my sunshine turn into the naughtiest kitten. You have the ability to get better. I just have to be more patient,” Connor tried to make her understand it was him that ruined their night of pleasure and not her.

“You shouldn’t have to wait for me. You deserve better,” Wren answered back with anguish in her voice.

His voice softened, a blend of sadness and resolve. “You are the best for me, and I’m willing to wait because I know what we have is special. Can you have faith in me too?”

Wren’s voice was barely a whisper, laden with guilt. “I’m sorry. Did I make you feel like I didn’t trust you?”

Connor shook his head back and forth, “No, I’m sorry because I scared you.”

Wren remained silent for a few seconds while mulling over Connor’s words to her before finally answering, “I trust you. Don’t apologize!”

Connor gently brushed his thumbs across her tear-streaked cheeks, his touch tender and soothing. He was determined to erase the evidence of her distress, to offer her whatever comfort he could.

“I love you. Don’t cry, okay? I’m really sorry.”

Hearing the sincerity in his voice, Wren felt a pang of guilt and relief. She knew his feelings were genuine and it only deepened her love for him.

Wren finally looked up at him with love shining in her eyes, “Connor.”

Connor was taken aback for a moment by her expression. He never thought he would see the day her eyes held so much love for him. “Sunshine.”

Wren continued to look at him, but now her eyes looked like they were pleading him to never leave, “I love you too. Please don’t leave me. I can’t live without you. I know it seems bad, but I truly do love you.”

Connor’s heart surged with a profound sense of happiness. He held her tighter, knowing her words were heartfelt. “I know, Sunshine. We will get through this.”

Wren’s sobs subsided as she clung to him, her grip a lifeline that seemed to anchor them both. Connor held her in his arms, gently rubbing circles on her back to soothe her.

After a few moments, Wren loosened her embrace and looked up at him, her gaze filled with a mixture of gratitude and affection. She leaned in and placed a soft, lingering kiss on his cheek, a silent thank you for his unwavering support.

“Thank you for being so patient and understanding.”

Connor smiled, “Of course. That’s what you do when you love someone as much as I love you.”

Wren felt a sense of calm envelop her, her anxiety beginning to ease as she absorbed the love radiating from Connor. The night, with all its uncertainties and promises, seemed to settle into a peaceful lull.

Connor patted her on the back gently once more before saying, “Let’s lay down and get some sleep.”

Wren’s mind briefly flickered to the earlier moments, and she felt a twinge of regret. “I’m sorry things didn’t work out.” She gestured awkwardly towards his member. “I didn’t mean for it to end like this.”

Connor’s laughter was a gentle, reassuring sound in the quiet room. “It’s okay. I’m sure there will be many more chances in the future.”

Wren shyly smiled while her face turned a cute shade of pink, “I promise I’ll make it up to you.”

Connor smiled back, “I’m holding you to that. Now, let’s rest. Can I at least hold you?”

They moved together, settling onto the bed, the warmth of their shared embrace a comforting presence. Wren snuggled up to Connor’s side, her head resting against his chest. 

“You can hold me all night,” Wren’s words lingered in the air as her warm breath floated across his chest.

Wrapped in each other’s arms, their breaths synchronized in a peaceful rhythm, they slowly drifted off to sleep. The promise of a new beginning hung in the air, a delicate thread binding them together as they faced the uncertainties of the future. In their embrace, they found a haven of love and understanding, ready to face whatever came next, hand in hand.

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