Erica," he began, "I know things have been tough, and I want to make things right. Bianca, she doesn't understand our relationship. She sees you as a threat because she doesn't know how much you mean to me."
I nodded, feeling a lump in my throat. "I know, Benjamin. But I can't help but worry about the future. About Penny, about us."
He squeezed my hand. "I promised you that I would handle it, and I will. Bianca will have to accept our reality. We can find a way to coexist, for the sake of our children."
"Muya said something today," I said hesitantly. "He said I don't really know you. You're a man of action, and you have a terrifying side."
Benjamin's expression darkened slightly, but he didn't look away. "Muya knows me well. Yes, I can be ruthless when necessary. But with you, Erica, it's different. You bring out a side of me that I didn't even know existed. You and Penny are my priorities now, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect our family."
