Xavier's POV
"I told you so," was all Luca said when Eos had linked arms with Emelie, boldly leading her out of the health center and straight toward the refugee center. She'd put Luca in charge of keeping me away, something that had me glaring daggers after them. "She's a smart woman, Xavier. I'm sure she's already figured out what Emelie is to you and is going to show her a different option."
I know.
I knew this would happen.
A part of me thought it was for the best if she stayed somewhere nearby but . . . out of reach. My tightened jaw released when Emelie glanced over her shoulder, giving me a worried look. She'd seemed almost unwilling to go when she'd realized she would have to part ways with me. It was a relief that she seemed so upset to separate, but that was also a star
