"I-I never stopped loving you, you know..." I softly croak out, my eyes connected with the floor. "No matter how bad you hurt me, I just can't stop loving you, Michael." "I'm sorry for hurting you, Ariana. I really am. I know there's nothing that I can do to change what I did but I just can't stop loving you either." He inches closer to me. My eyes flutter and I'm still very woozy from chugging down all those mouthfuls of tequila but no amount of alcohol could get me as drunk as I feel when I'm with Michael. "I love you so much, it hurts." I admit while staring into Michael's chocolate brown orbs. He leans in so close to the point where if either of us made a move, we'd be kissing again. "I forgive you, Michael." I state. "For everything, I just want to move on, I just need you to let me love you." ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️- this story does contain smut, mature themes and language, if any of those trigger you, please do not read.

(Warning! This story contains: disturbing, 18+, angst, strong language, sexual content and Violence.) Some loves destroy you. Some never let you go. Years ago, she escaped a man who was never meant to be loved, a man consumed by power, rage, and the criminal world he ruled. And now he's found her again. "Falling for me was the biggest mistake that you could have ever done." ___________________________________________ A man fueled with rage can't seem to let go of the soul that once loved him so dearly, but he took it all for granted. He hates her dearly, but he loves the ground that she walks on. She tried to love him, she gave him so many chances and did what no other person would do for a man as wicked as him and now she's paying the price for once being a part of his life. He knew he was no good for her, yet he refuses to let her go. She was helpless but she also knew one thing: Walking away from Michael was never the end of the story. It was only the beginning.