“I can’t let her go,” I admit, feeling weaker than I’ve ever felt in my life. Alexei stares me down for a couple of seconds. “Don’t, brother.” “I love her.” He shakes his head. “You can’t force her to stay. I won’t let you.” I’m strong but not near as strong as my brother. “How do I do this?” “The same way Hailey has to. The hard fucking way.”
