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ever come back. He only looked up to watch the love of his life close the door. But after  that,  his  eyes  were  stuck  of  the  floor  beneath  him  that  turned  into  quick  sand. He doesn’t like to admit it, but Rilyn is a very sensitive person. He likes to put this suit of armor on that shows his strength, independence, and nothing more. But behind closed doors, his heart aches, his head spins, and he will never feel as empty as he does now. He won’t chase her. He wouldn’t dare tell her he loved her to stop her.  He  just  sat  across  the  room  and  stared  at  the  hardwood  floor  looking  for  an  answer.