“Do you want me to drive you home?”
I shook my head and flattened my palm against his chest before reluctantly moving away from his warm embrace. “Not now. Brianna would be home. I… She’ll have questions. She must be shocked and confused. I don’t know how to answer her but…”
“Do you want me to come with you and explain to her?”
“What?” My eyes widened in bewilderment. “You didn’t tell her about us, did you?”
His eyes intently watched my reaction. “I didn’t. We never had the chance to talk. I left when I realized what was going on… If you’re not ready to tell them, it’s up to you. But I want you to know I’m here, okay? If you need me to be there while you tell them the truth, I’ll be there. If you want me to be your voice, I’ll always be here.”
I stared in silence. I hadn’t thought ab
