“Before I go, I need to come clean on something.” She stiffens. “What?” “I said this was about what is best for Everly, and I meant it. I think you are the best person for the job, and I don’t want to screw with that.” “O-kay.” I step closer. Her bottom lip trembles as I invade her space. “But it doesn’t change how I feel about you. There’s something still here, Pipes. I know it.”
