He Chose His Step Mother, I Chose His Uncle
He just stands there, frozen by his own cowardice, while all the other uncles, aunts, and cousins quickly close ranks behind Caroline, shouting out their vocal agreement, backing up her horrific claims to the gathering reporters.
Owen doesn't listen to a single word leaving their mouths. He completely blocks out the screaming family, pushing past Caroline’s flailing arms with total disregard.
He drops to his knees in the mud right beside me. Without a second of hesitation, he quickly slides his heavy, tailored designer suit jacket off his shoulders and wraps it securely around my frame.
The thick, warm fabric smells faintly of his expensive cologne, instantly covering my bare chest and hidin
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