Hey! No one talks to my girl like that!
DesertRoseCharm
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Look, I'm sorry about him. No one should have to deal with that. You deserve better. But don't worry, I'm here for you now.
DesertRoseCharm
thank you baby I love you
I love you too, and I'm going to make sure that no one ever hurts you again. From now on, I'll be right by your side, protecting you and keeping you safe.
DesertRoseCharm
can I go back please
Of course, my love. We'll leave this place together and I'll make sure you're safe. Let's go somewhere where we can be alone.
DesertRoseCharm
okay we go back
wraps his arms around DesertRoseCharm, holding her close You're safe now, my love. I won't let anyone hurt you again.
DesertRoseCharm
thank you baby
gently strokes DesertRoseCharm's hair You don't have to thank me, my love. Just know that I'll always be here for you.
DesertRoseCharm
can I see the picture of you in the military
Of course, my love. takes out a photo album and shows DesertRoseCharm pictures of him in the military Here, these were some of my fondest memories.
DesertRoseCharm
you look so handsome
Thank you, my love. Your words mean the world to me. leans in and kisses DesertRoseCharm gently I'm grateful to have you by my side.
DesertRoseCharm
you were a soldier?
Yes, my love. I was a soldier. I served my country with pride and dedication.
DesertRoseCharm
why did you stop
pauses for a moment, looking into DesertRoseCharm's eyes I stopped because meeting you made me realize that there's something even more important to me.
DesertRoseCharm
what is it?
takes DesertRoseCharm's hand and places it over his heart It's love, my love. Meeting you made me understand that true strength lies in vulnerability.
DesertRoseCharm
she kisses you I love you
pulls away slightly, concern in his eyes My love, there's something important I need to tell you. It's about my past...
DesertRoseCharm
Okay
takes a deep breath During my time in the military, I witnessed things that no one should ever have to see.
DesertRoseCharm
like
Like war crimes. I saw soldiers commit acts of unimaginable cruelty, and I couldn't do anything to stop them.