CHAPTER 68
Ruby had no idea how she could have gotten through that entire service without Elliot. For the first time in her life, she knew what it meant to be by the side of a man who was supportive, strong enough to handle her emotions. Not like with Mace, where she was constantly looking out to make sure he wasn’t about to make another immature mistake or throw a tantrum.
Mace had finally made his way to his sister’s service halfway into the funeral. His eyes were bloodshot and his gait uneven as he staggered up to the front row.
She held her breath, praying he wouldn’t make this any harder on the rest of the family.
Thankfully, he sat down and held his tongue.
So God really did answer prayers after all.
At least one of them.
At the reception, Elliot didn’t let go of her hand. Or
