Violet
“Vi, we know the evidence was bullshit. I had to get proof.”
Ethan's voice cracked.
“I'm sorry, baby sis. I know I did wrong by you.”
Tears slipped down my cheeks.
“Please don't do this.”
“I've been searching for your ass for the past four months.”
I wiped my face.
“I'm too scared to trust you, E. I'm too scared to trust anyone from South Carolina when it comes to Doom.”
His face fell.
“I need you all to leave. I love you. You're my brother. I'll never stop loving you.”
I lowered my head.
“But I can't trust you. Not anymore.”
“I'm going to show you that you can trust me again, Vi. I'm not giving up. I love you too damn much.”
He glanced toward the bundled baby in Carly's arms.
“And I already love my niece or nephew right there.”
The blood pressure cuff tightened arou
