Violet
I paused.
That voice, I knew it.
I turned, scanning the walkway until I saw a familiar figure running straight toward me. My heart instantly eased. I smiled before I even realized it.
Sebastian.
My little brother.
Roman stepped back immediately, his tall frame pulling away just as Sebastian skidded to a stop in front of me, panting, his red curls bouncing as he pushed up his crooked glasses.
“Seb,” I said with a laugh. “Why did you run? You’re going to trip—”
Before I could finish, his arms were around me.
“Oof!”
I nearly lost my balance as he flung himself at me, squeezing like he hadn’t seen me in years.
“I’ve missed you, big sis,” he mumbled into my shirt.
I laughed softly, patting his back. “I’ve missed you too, Seb.” I pulled back slightly, raising an eyebrow. “Eve
