COLTON POV
The window overlooked the forest that surrounded our territory. Miles of land my family had protected for generations. Land I was fighting to keep safe.
My home.
A home I’d learned to build without her.
“I told her I couldn’t trust her." I said after a moment.
Robert didn’t interrupt.
“In the shelter.” I continued. “She was… getting close. Saying things. And I told her the truth. I told her I couldn’t trust her not to leave again.”
My voice dropped.
“I told her I wouldn’t survive losing her twice.”
“What did she say?” Robert asked gently.
“Nothing.”
I let out a quiet breath.
“What could she say? She couldn’t promise to stay. She can’t promise it now either. She’s got other assignments lined up. A life somewhere else.” I rested my palm against the cold glass of the wi
