“But we’re going to be fine either way,” I tack on. “After everything we’ve been through to make it back to this point, a bit of distance while you’re in season isn’t going to break us. You need to chase your dreams, like I’m chasing mine.” His lips tilt into an understanding smile. “I just don’t want the idea of chasing my dreams to mean that I’m losing you again.” “It doesn’t. I promise.”

