“A pained expression crossed his face as he sighed. “Don’t feel too safe. I’m not a great protector.” I would’ve thought he was just fishing for compliments, except that he seemed completely unable to accept a compliment, and that pained expression was still etched across his face.”

“A pained expression crossed his face as he sighed. “Don’t feel too safe. I’m not a great protector.” I would’ve thought he was just fishing for compliments, except that he seemed completely unable to accept a compliment, and that pained expression was still etched across his face.”

— Bella Forrest