Chapter 17: The Blue Ledger

“I couldn’t say yes.”

“I know.”

“I wanted to.”

That was worse.

Nora turned.

Rowan stood a few feet away, looking as tired as she felt.

“I don’t need you to perform forgiveness,” she said.

“Good. I’d be bad at it.”

“I need you to tell me the truth.”

“I did.”

“Yes.”

She wiped one tear quick...

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