Waiting for Erin to explain himself better wasn’t happening.
Instead…
What he said next completely caught my attention.
“You’re not answering me, Mirella.”
His voice remained calm.
“And you really need to.”
He held my gaze.
“I’m not going to force anything on you.”
He slowly shook his head.
“But I’m getting the feeling you’re saying no for reasons that aren’t entirely your own.”
He sighed quietly.
“If what I’m thinking is true…”
“You’re not wrong for feeling stuck.”
His expression softened.
“But as your friend with benefits…”
A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
“I’m not letting you go through this alone.”
He reached for my hand again.
“I want you to understand something.”
“I’m not here to have fun with you and then disappear.”
“Mirella…”
“I know I completel
