I know it now. I didn't, not for a very long time.
[ He swallows thickly as Merrick gets closer, warm and here and living and someone who is helping to drive away the ghosts from his past. His hands come up to lightly rest on Merrick's hips, his thumbs gently rubbing back and forth. ]
I loved her dearly, Merrick. I will not lie to you about that. I would have made her my wife, had I the chance. But she is no longer in my life. My love for her does not mean that I do not have the room to love you.
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Date: 2016-05-13 11:10 am (UTC)[ He swallows thickly as Merrick gets closer, warm and here and living and someone who is helping to drive away the ghosts from his past. His hands come up to lightly rest on Merrick's hips, his thumbs gently rubbing back and forth. ]
I loved her dearly, Merrick. I will not lie to you about that. I would have made her my wife, had I the chance. But she is no longer in my life. My love for her does not mean that I do not have the room to love you.