[Rue’s POV]
I stare at Leo, taking in the satisfaction that appears in his dark eyes over me simply calling him by his name.
Who knew that something that simple could make someone so happy when the world around them was still crashing and burning? I most certainly didn’t, but if I could bring him a little bit of happiness after everything he did for me, then I was more than willing.
To say that the past few weeks were difficult was an understatement. Between my mother’s sudden passing, her funeral arrangements, and then dealing with the sorrow and emptiness that came after, I felt like a walking zombie instead of an actual person.
Honestly, if Leo wasn’t here beside me through all of it, I was certain that I wouldn’t have made it, but with his silent, constant presence and strength, I
