Briar POV
As soon as Derek and his mother leave the waiting room, I take the seat next to Lola. "I'm sorry about your date. I know you were both looking forward to it." "Briar Leslie Martin, do not make me go all big sister on you. Are you crazy? You're apologizing for things that are not your fault. Bruce and I can go out anytime. Your safety and my god child's safety are more important than any date." Bruce nods vigorously in agreement.
I can't help but smile at her reprimand. "What if you were kidnapped or hurt by those two meat heads? Would you still be apologizing? Briar, you are my family. It may not be by blood, but it's by choice. This is what family does for each other. You would do the same for me." She pulls me into a hug and I fight back the tears. I really am blessed to ha
