Alle Kapitel von Her Exodus, His Regret. : Kapitel 51

51. A Feeling So Real "Because if he's coming for you, he'll have to go through me first". Lucien's words rang repeatedly in Dahlia's head. Her mind was so slow to delete how firm his voice had been. How powerful. How honest. And she dared herself to believe. Maybe because they were partners. Or maybe because of something else. The last of the luggage went into the trunk. Connor pushed it close, the thud tearing her away from her sea of thoughts. She turned around. "You done?" she asked. "Mm" Connor said, coming to stand beside her. "My flight is in an hour". Dahlia looked at her elder brother. She would miss him. She knew that very well. His presence alone grounded her.Even though they hadn't spent much time together during his stay, knowing her family was close created a different feeling.A safe one."You won't cry would you?" Connor teased. Dahlia rolled her eyes, walking towards the driver's seat. "You'd better get in. You don't want to drive yourself to the airport