Daddy frowns, his eyes tracing soft lines across my face. “Would it be enough if I simply asked you to trust me?” He doesn’t want to say, and though I’m endlessly curious, I adore my dad too much to refuse him. “Of course, Daddy. I know you’re only looking out for me,” I say softly. After two days of uncertainty wavering between the two brothers and wondering what I should do, Dad’s request is almost a relief. I’m even a little surprised at how easy I’m able to mentally set Nevio aside, at least as far as my feelings are concerned. Putting the brakes on a relationship between us will be a tad more difficult. Dad’s face melts with relief and pride. “That’s my girl.” He pulls me into a hug, filling my heart with joy. When he begins to release me, he pauses and stares deep into my eyes, down
