You’re free and clear to…” His breath hitches, harsh and loud. “You’re free.” “Rye—No. Don’t. It can be a small break. I’ll go to LA, see how I feel—” “Bren. There’s no way in hell I’m going to be the one who holds you back. Not after all we’ve been through. You’re right. We should end this now before it hurts too much.”
