Kai opens his mouth to retort when Crane glares at him, shaking his head.
“Leave it.”
My brother looks like he’s going to kill me, but Crane’s still staring at him.
“Si, let’s go and sit down.” Declan guides me away, sending a strange look in Kai’s direction. “What’s Kai’s problem?”
“Who knows,” I mutter, pushing the patio doors open so the fresh air stings my emotional skin. “I need a minute, Declan.”
Declan pushes his hands into his pockets, glancing back into the house.
“You sure?”
I nod, sucking in lungfuls of air.
“Yep. Just a minute.”
I’ve had five years without Crane.
How can he knock all of that off kilter with just one look?
I fucking hate him.
Tears sting my eyes as I stare up at the night sky, wishing I hadn’t bothered coming.
Who walks away from someone without a word after spending the night with them, disappearing for five years?
He’s got some fucking nerve.
“Sierra?”
The voice that cuts through my thoughts belongs to Lorena, and I desperately try to hold it together.
“Are you alright?”
“I’m good, sorry, I needed some air.”
Lorena steps outside, glancing behind her as she does.
“You don’t look okay.”
“Thanks.” I gulp, waving my hand in front of my eyes. “It’s just a shock, you know?”
Lorena rubs my back, resting her head on my shoulder.
She’s like the sister I’ve never had, and I love our relationship.
“I know, baby. But you guys have got to get along for the wedding, so maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to talk to him.”
“I don’t have to speak to him, Lorena.” I frown, my hand clasping hers against my chest.
“Well, about that…”
I freeze as she makes a face.
“You’re my maid of honour, right?”
I nod, my brain doing somersaults as I think of what she’s going to say next.
