In His Brother’s Arms
Aaron’s voice dropped lower, colder, “she’s a woman. One you’ve already broken enough. If you won’t let go because I’m telling you to, let go because I won’t stand here and watch you hurt a woman.”
My breath caught. The weight of his words pressed against me, heavier than Justin’s grip. I felt like I wasn’t standing alone.
Justin’s fingers trembled against my arm before he shoved me away, his glare swinging between us. “You think you’re some kind of hero, Aaron?” His voice cracked with bitterness. “Don’t fool yourself.”
I stumbled back, clutching my arm, my skin burning where his hand had been. Aaron’s body shifted in front of mine, a shield I didn’t ask for but desperately needed.
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