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Sara needed Peter’s strength to face Leo. Her heart ached at the sight of him, but she wasn’t brave enough to face him alone.
He moved forward, into her apartment. The sun shining behind him highlighted the man she loved, making him look like a dream. For Sara, he was. For a little while.
“What do you want?” Sara asked softly. She didn’t trust her voice, or herself.
Leo took another step, and Sara resisted the urge to step backward. If he got too close, she’d forgive him. She had to keep her distance.
“I’m sorry for the way I treated you. Both of you. I had no right to get upset with either of you.”
Sara nodded. Peter just stood next to her, his body positioned slightly in front of hers, shielding her. She put her hand on his back, taking his strength.
“Sara, I was wrong to be pi
