Jai, she pleaded quietly, if you hadnt noticed, Im a guts and glory kind of girl. I think Id die trying to protect anyone I care about. Its just the way Im wired, I guess. I would die trying to protect Charlie because I love him. Hes my family, and I dont want to lose any more family." She took another step so her body pressed flushed to him, her fingers falling to his lips. The sound of his shallow breathing emboldened her. "But Jai I would die a hundred deaths to save you because the thought of being here without you now, the thought of losing you is unimaginable." Their eyes locked and heat bloomed in her cheeks as Jai pressed closer to her, his hand sliding across her lower back and gently guiding her even more tightly against him. "Jai, you have no idea how much Ive fallen in love with you. I dont think a person could fall any harder.
