Cassie began by recounting everything from the very beginning, her voice steady and deliberate as she allowed each word to fall gently into the space between her, and Ocean, knowing that honesty was the only way to navigate the delicate web of feelings that had formed over time, and as she looked at their faces, she felt the weight of their curiosity pressing softly against her.
"Be patient Ocean, you should know that Evan is already aware of the situation between Franklin and me, and while it will take him some time to come to terms with his feelings and to let go of the attachment he still harbors for me, I want you to understand that I am already thinking of ways to create the circumstances where you two can spend more time together.
She paused, allowing the words to sink in. "W
