DREAM WARRIOR

He walked into the room on a war path to fulfill a death wish. Without hesitation he punched her assailant in one swift blow. He had to contain himself so that he would not continue to attack the man until he was dead. He had more important things to do. He turned quickly to her, the agony he felt reflecting her agony within, blatant in his eyes, as well as his passion. His face crumpled in pain and anger for her. As he took her face in his hands, he looked her over making sure not a scratch was on her. But he was now so hyperaware of every invisible wound she carried with her. Their eyes locked on one another, he tried so hard to send his message of love, protection and desperate passion for her, to her. He was desperate to protect her at all costs. He was desperate to defend her and her honor at all times. He took her into his arms and wrapped her in the biggest and most secure embrace as if to block out the world. He whispered into her ear “I am so sorry this has happened to you. As long as I live no one will ever do that to you again.” There he just held her. She melted into his embrace exhaling her relief, pain and love into him. He took upon himself the entirety of her weight as her sobbing overwhelmed her and she let it all go. She felt completely safe for the first time in her life. Beautiful they were as they stood there, passion in her voice and a fire so passionate in his eyes.