The Last Letter

by Rebecca Yarros

Because there was only one thing certain, and it was change.

“Thank you,” I said quietly, knowing he couldn’t hear me. “Thank you for her.”

I’ll save you a seat on the other side, brother, but take your time. Take every single second you can. You are the only brother I would have wished for, and my very best friend. And just in case no one ever told you—you’re worthy. Of love. Of family. Of home.

She’d kept me alive. She’d given me gravity when everything went sideways. She’d opened the window to show me another life was possible. I’d destroyed her world and abandoned her, and she had zero clue.

Because somewhere between letter number one and letter number twenty-four, I’d fallen in love with her.

I wish there was more back story to this part

He’d worn her halo. Like they’d known they’d eventually switch roles.