Whispers and Vows

He wanted someone who could protect him from his father and help him escape from him.

Back then, all the younger Killian had wanted was for someone to save him. But now, he was strong, no longer afraid of anyone. Why, when facing her, did he nearly let his most fragile side slip out?

“Sloane, if one day I could be exactly the man you described, love you only, never betray you, stand beside you thr