We stood there. Looking at each other.
I could see it in his eyes. He meant it.
"This isn't fair," I said.
"Life isn't fair."
"You're being paranoid."
"I'm being careful."
"You're being too much."
"And you're not being enough. You think Tyler is just going to give up? You think he's not coming for you? Because he is, Mira. And when he does, I'm going to make sure you're safe. Even if that means taking your keys. Even if that means watching you every second of every day."
I turned away. Walked to the living room. Sat on the couch.
Ridge followed me. "I'm not trying to control you. I'm trying to keep you alive."
"It doesn't feel that way."
"I don't care how it feels. I care about keeping you safe."
"And what about what I want?"
"What you want doesn't matter if you're dead."
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