Love Unbreakable

"No."

It was only at this moment that Nicole grasped the truth. Her affections had clung to an untainted Jarrod, not the monster who refused to let her parents go without a second thought.

Caught in a reverie, Nicole felt Roscoe's touch steering her gaze back to him.

"Nicole, I dressed your wounds, hoping you'd understand my intentions," he murmured.

Roscoe's eyes were clear and compelling, making Nicole find it hard to stand his gaze.

Sensing his next words, Nicole averted her eyes.

She didn't want to drag anyone else into her turmoil.

Roscoe could voice his thoughts, Nicole interjected, "Roscoe, to me, you're Like a little brother. Though I hold no love for him, my bond with him is complex. You've turned out well, and that would please my father. Let's leave it at

they keep things as they were, effectively rejecting

Nicole tried to turn her face

remained silent, gazing at

halting just before his thin lips met

a soft grin and a whisper, Roscoe vowed, "Nicole, once

alone, Nicole's

the hell? In her eyes, Roscoe was still a

now, his words somewhat

message from Bryce, requesting her