CHAPTER THIRTY THREE

Ruby could feel her heart racing at the thought of moving in with Stephan. The idea both terrified and comforted her. She knew Stephan was doing everything out of genuine concern for their safety, but taking such a big step felt overwhelming. She was now facing the biggest choice of life as she gazed between Naomi and Stefan.

The words of Naomi sustained in the air, which just made the situation seem even more taut. Initially, the fact that Stephan was proposing the idea of staying with him astounded her, but slowly his approach became logical for her. The most important thing here was Ethan’s safety, but also, their right to live their own lives and have privacy.

Following a deep silence, it was Ruby who broke the maintained silence. “Stephan, I’m glad you’re here for us and want to keep us safe, but I need some solitude to think about this critically.” A big decision has to be made, and I need to be sure that this is the right one not only for Ethan but for me too. Her voice was st