Chapter 28
Eve ran down the long hall as fast as she could, breathing hard. If she hesitated for just a second, Lucien’s cries would pierce her resolve and she would return to him. She had to push him and his proposal from her mind. It was the only way.
Charlie was at the door leading to outside, his lips pressed tightly together.
“Don’t try and stop me,” she said, her voice pleading. She wiped the tears from her cheek with the back of her hand.
“As much as I want to, I can’t. I know what needs to happen.”
“Thank you,” she said, and her shoulders slumped forward. “I don’t have the strength to say no to both of you. And please apologize to Liane.”
Charlie pulled her in for a tight hug that surprised her. In a low voice, he said, “I want you to know that you healed me. After my wife’s
