His Brother’s Bride
My voice cracked halfway through.
I found myself walking, fast, my heels clicking down the hall until I reached his study. The door wasn’t locked.
The scent hit first—his cologne, faint but still there, mixed with whiskey and paper. The desk was neat, like everything else he touched, except for a pile of books stacked carelessly on one corner.
I sank into his chair and let the tears fall—quiet, tired sobs that left my throat raw.
When the crying stopped, I wiped my face with my sleeve and looked at the books again. Old, leather-bound, edges worn. I leaned closer.