"I didn't know you to be someone who gives up so easily, you will recover, Sebastian, and if you don't, I will protect you. Nobody says the woman can't be the protector. You should focus on getting better and leave the rest to me, do you understand?" She pinched his jaw, and he raised his hand and grabbed her wrist, bringing it towards his lips to kiss her fingers one after another.
"If it comes to a time where you have to pick between me and your safety, pick your safety, even if you have to stab me. Don't ever let me hurt you again, never." He said against her hand, knowing deep down that he was unpredictable now, even as he strived for normality and wanted to be there for her.
Sebastian had never thought he would regret something this fiercely, but he regretted the day he had turned weak and given the witch the power to control him. He missed the days he could proudly and confidently tell and promise Viola that he would love her forever and be her protector.
