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floor. I’m so ashamed of myself, I didn’t think and I ended up paying for it.
    Fifteen minutes into my sobbing session, Jagger comes through the bathroom door and sees me pitifully hugging myself and sobbing. He drops to his knees in front of me and pulls me into his arms. I cling to him, desperate for things to be ok.
    “ I’m sorry Jagger, I didn’t listen. I’m sorry.”
    “Shhh, it doesn’t matter. You’re ok.”
    “I didn’t mean to,” I whisper. “I was just trying to get breakfast…”
    “ I shouldn’t have reacted like that…fuck Willow…I woke up and you were gone. I freaked out. When I saw you on the floor, bleeding…I could have fucking died.”
    “I’m sorry; I didn’t know he’d be there.”
    “Well, he’s out of the picture now.”
    I pull back and glance up at him. He winces and strokes a thumb over my cheek.
    “Jagger, you scared me out there.”
    He meets my gaze and cups my chin in his hand. “I’m sorry, but no one touches what’s mine. Ever.”
    “I didn’t know you could fight.”
    “I learnt at a young age, it’s just part of my fucked up life.”
    “Thank you, for being there…”
    He kisses my head, lingering for long moments. “I’ll always be there Willow baby; I’ll never fuckin’ leave you. I’ll find anyone who hurts you, and I’ll make them wish they never touched you.”
    I swallow and look down, that’s when I notice his blood y knuckles. I take his hands into mine and bring them to my lips, kissing gently around the open cuts.
    “You’re hurt.”
    “I’ll live.”
    I get to my feet and rush out of the room. I go into the kitchen and fetch the first aid kit, and then I walk back and find Jagger on the bed. I sit beside him and take his hands. I begin cleaning them up, dabbing the blood away and applying soothing cream. He stares at me the entire time, not once do his eyes turn away from my face.
    “I love you Willow, you’re my darkness, my light, my fuckin’ everything.”
    I look up at him and his light blue eyes burn into mine.
    “I love you too, always.”

 
     
    CHAPTER 7
     
    “Hi Sarah, how are you?” I say as I’m signing in to my mother’s institution three days later.
    “I’m well, how are you?” Sarah asks, looking from Jagger to me and back again.
    “I’m alright, how’s mom?”
    “She’s doing really well.”
    “Oh, Sarah this is Jag…um…Johnny. I don’t think I introduced you at the funeral.”
    “Nice to see you again, Johnny.”
    “You too,” Jagger says.
    “Ok, well, she’s expecting you so let’s go on through. Jenny came in yesterday, so she’s in good spirits.”
    Jagger kisses my head and takes a seat in the waiting room, and I follow Sarah out into the hallway.
    “Well, he really is something.”
    “Jagger?”
    She looks puzzled. “I thought you said his name was Johnny?”
    “Right, sorry, it’s his nickname.”
    She nods. “Alright, well, I’m sure your mom will be thrilled.”
    I nod and we walk down the halls. When we reach my mother’s room, Sarah leads me in and out onto the patio. My mother is sitting, staring out at the gardens. When she hears us she turns and smiles. I give her a weak smile and stiffen, like always, when she rushes over to hug me.
    “You changed your hair,” she cries, stroking my black locks.
    “It’ll wash out soon.”
    “I like it, but red suits you much better.”
    “Thanks. How are you mom?”
    “I’m well enough, I’ve missed you. I thought you would come visit after your father’s funeral.
    “I needed some time, I’m sorry.”
    “Don’t be. Did you hear the good news? If I keep doing this well, I can leave in two months.”
    My eyes widen, “Really?”
    “Yes, isn’t it wonderful?”
    I force a smile. The idea of my mother being around all the time causes a flurry of confusing emotions to swarm through my body.
    “Of course,” I lie.
    “We can do lunch, and dinner, and go shopping and…”
    “Mom!” I cry.
    Her face falls and I feel