I was broken beyond repair. Damaged beyond healing. Deeply scarred. Alone with thoughts and feelings of regret that I could never let see the light of day.

Until Isabelle.

My Belle.

She came back into my life and changed everything.

But I warned her that I’ll never be ‘that’ man.

The one she knew growing up. The one who would’ve given her the happy ever after she so deserved.

No. I’m a beast. I can never be tamed.

I only hope I don’t leave her with more scars than she can handle.