Eve was reluctant to leave the haven of Kane’s room, but they had already spent most of the day in bed and her sister was here to visit with her. It was rude to avoid her. She also had a project to finish and email Jonas before schedule. Kane also had a business to run. They couldn’t hide in here forever, though it was a nice thought.
“Kane, before we go downstairs, there’s something I need to tell you.” Eve worried her bottom lip. There was no easy way to say this.
“Okay.” A furrow formed between his brows. “That doesn’t sound good.”
At least he didn’t automatically assume it had to do with them. Progress. “It’s about my sister.”
Kane’s features pinched, then drooped in sorrow. “She’s afraid of me because of what I did to Jake, isn’t she? Now you want me to keep my distance from her.
