The words hit me like a punch to the gut. Leon. The name alone was enough to send a shiver down my spine. Memories of our last encounter flashed through my mind, but most of all, I just miss him so much. I felt a knot tighten in my stomach, my heart pounding in my chest.
Fin suddenly gripped my hand tightly, his presence grounding me. "You don't have to see him," he said softly, his eyes filled with concern. "Not if you don't want to.
My brother looked between us, his face a mask of confusion and worry. "I don't know why he's here, but he seems pretty insistent."
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing thoughts. "I need to know what he wants," I said finally, my voice trembling slightly. "But I don't want to go alone."
Fin nodded, his eyes never leaving mine. "I'll go with you
