A Taste of Forever

Tessa paused, a little taken aback. "I can do it myself..."

"I know," Vance said. "You're not the type who needs anyone's help, and I get that you like handling things on your own. But Tettie, I want to do this for you. So just let me, okay? Don't say no."

Sometimes, he couldn't help but wonder, 'If she were more fragile, would she rely on me for everything? Would I become someone she truly couldn