The floor rose toward me. Dante caught me before my knees struck the tile. I fought him with every fragment of strength left in my body.The floor rose toward me. Dante caught me before my knees struck the tile. I fought him with every fragment of strength left in my body.

Yes, baby.
Dante lowered himself slowly until one knee touched the chapel floor.
He kept his hands where she could see them.
My name is Dante.
Lily stared.
Dante’s voice softened.
Your mother says you are very brave.
Lily buried her face against me.
Dante looked down.
The disappointment in his eyes appeared before he could hide it.
Mrs. Alvarez pressed a handkerchief continue reading …