Page 473 of Hidden Depths
Fog drifted across the marina.
The boatyard lights reflected on the calm water.
She wrapped her arms around herself.
“You okay?”
“Yes.”
“That answer usually means no.”
She smiled.
“I’m happy for Mom.”
“So am I.”
“And Nathan.”
“He finally stopped hiding.”
Storm looked at me.
“Have you?”
The question landed between us.
“No.”
“Why?”
“Because you’ve had enough men make decisions for you.”
“I don’t understand.”
“I don’t want you choosing me because I saved you. Or because I was there when everything fell apart.”
“I don’t.”
“I was engaged when we met.”
“You aren’t now.”
“Tonya deserved respect.”
“She did.”
“I needed to be certain that part of my life was over before I started something with you.”
“And is it?”
“Yes.”
No hesitation.
No regret.
Just truth.
