Becoming the Luna of Your Ex's Brother
“Everything is not alright. But I needed to talk to you.”
Ethan set the papers aside, and came around the desk, his full attention now on me. “I’m listening.”
My hands twisted the pendant I wore around my neck – the last gift from my mother – as I forced myself to meet his gaze. “I’ve been… thinking. A lot. And I need to know where we stand. I’m not scared of what this bond means, or of you, but… I won’t take another rejection.”
He took a step closer, his emotions held like a breath, but his presence was steady, grounding. “I’m sorry I wasn’t ready, Olivia,” he said gently. “I’m sorry I ran when we –”