~Killian~
I left before sunrise because staying one more day would destroy whatever self-control I still had left.
The twins were awake when I found them. Diana sitting on her bed looking small and miserable. Devon pacing near the window like he had too much energy and nowhere to put it.
“You’re leaving.” Diana pointed out flatly.
“Yeah.” I crouched down so I was eye level with her. “I have to get back to Moonstone. My pack needs me.”
“Will you forget about us?” Her voice cracked on the last word.
“Never. Not possible.” I touched her cheek. “You two are stuck in my head forever whether you like it or not.”
She threw her arms around my neck and sobbed. Full body shaking kind of crying that made my chest hurt.
I held her until the crying slowed down. Until she pulled back and wiped her face with her sleeve.
Devon was still by the window. Not looking at me.
“Hey.” I stood up. “You gonna say goodbye or just stare at the trees?”
