Conner POV
Conner could understand El’s concerns and reservations about him, he had not treated her well, admitted to it, here, in front of all her family, owned up to his mistakes. They were so good together when in close contact, but apart she still had that desire to reject him. It was her true nature, to be alone and in control of her life.
She didn’t want anyone telling her what to do, not even him. He wasn’t even going to try, he’d likely never bloody win and the nature of hers to leave him, would surface each and every time. He may have found her, but obtaining her and keeping her for a lifetime, was another thing altogether. He could not only see the hurt but hear it, everyone could.
Could even feel Brayden’s anger rolling off of him, as he listened to her, he was getting everyt
