“But the truth is now . . .” Sean admits hoarsely, his teary eyes lifting to mine, “I just want my fucking brother back.” In a flash, I cup the back of his neck and press our foreheads together. A pained gasp leaves us both as he grips my shoulders, the pressure unbearable until I release it, my emotions taking over as I swallow continually and try to speak. Sean grips my shoulders as we stand there for endless seconds. “Always brothers,” I whisper through a shaky breath as we clutch each
