Ronan sighed. “I didn’t say I didn’t want you here.” “You don’t always need words to communicate things.” He looked out at the water. “I don’t think you’re prepared for life in this world. You don’t have what it’ll take to defend yourself. I think Colt wanted you here, but at the end of the day, that was a selfish move.” I shifted to follow his gaze, careful not to send myself flying again. “It’s not like my life in Louisiana was peachy. I know how to defend myself.” I was an expert at avoidance and evasion. Ronan shook his head. “It’s different.”
