TEN
TESS WAS STILL TRYING to process when Daire spoke. “Every problem we’ve had… Since you found out the truth, every problem we’ve had stemmed from the secret,” he said, correcting his start. “I’m done keeping the secret. Our secret. It’s time we faced reality.”
“I’m trying. I swear to you I am… I’m just having trouble figuring out exactly what that reality is.”
With his grip on her shoulders, he turned her to face him. “You gave me to Olympus because you believed it was worth more than the sum of what we were… That’s not true anymore, baby. Olympus is gone and we’re still here. Still strong. Still together.”
“We—”
“I love you, it’s as simple as that. Uncomplicated. With Olympus gone, I’m free… Whatever comes next is us. I won’t move on to something else without you at my side.”
“Yo
