The sage woman smiles kindly. “I know it’s scary, moonflower. Here’s the thing, though. You’re not pulling away from Mason because you’re scared of what your brothers will do. Hiding behind your brothers is convenient. The truth is, you love that man and it scares you. The idea of putting down your shields and truly stepping onto the battlefield of love with your weapons down terrifies you. But if you want to be a woman who stands on your own two feet and leads the life you dream of, that’s exactly what you’re going to have to do. Stop hiding in your brothers’ shadows. Stop using their big
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