"You have more kindness and patience than I do." Shane chuckled and tapped her nose. "I don't know if I'd believe him, much less could even consider forgiving him. Rodney isn't tied up with his brother because I don't want him in THEIR hands either."
Julie just shrugged. "I don't really believe him either. But only time will tell; as you said, we don't have much of that right now. The easiest thing to do is agree and move on."
Shane nodded. "Then let's move on."
"Led the way," she agreed.
Shane took her hand and held her close as they left her apartment. Julie felt her heart squeeze as she closed and locked her front door. She hadn't lived in her apartment long, having never lived anywhere long in her adventurous lifestyle. But Julie had loved this place the most and had plan
