Chapter 76

• Daniel's facade completely crumbled. His eyes were haunted, just like she'd seen when he'd first found her in his room. Whatever wall he'd put around himself was gone, leaving every emotion exposed, his voice raw as he spoke.
• "I never wanted to feel this-this need that claws at me just to be near you. I care more about you than myself. When I'm not with you, I constantly think about your smile, how much I crave your temper, how I'd rather hold you in my arms at night than do anything else. I wanted to crush your soul before I knew you, but you've destroyed what was left of me and pieced me back together without even realizing it." He swallowed thickly. "You've breathed life back into me, Kathryn. I was just a kingpin before you, but now I just want the chance to be everything for you."
• She shook her head, her throat clogging with emotion. "You don't mean that."