Chapter 124 | A Statement

Magnolia

My ears feel as if they’re ringing. I knew it would be hard to talk to Hendrix about this, I knew it would be even harder for him to truly be able to grasp the whole truth. But when he asks me, “Do you only care about me because of Henry?”

It’s like my whole mind goes blank. I don’t know much about Hendrix, and what I do know about him isn’t the best. I can’t say that I’m falling for him because that wouldn’t be true. I admire how close he is to his sister. I think he’s incredibly attracted, but… in normal circumstances, that wouldn’t be enough for me to keep going in this relationship. He’s made it very clear to me that he doesn’t want me.

I breathe out, my chest hurting because I obviously forgot to breathe in the past few minutes. I say, “I care about you and Harper because of who you are. Harper is Charlie’s mate and you… you are now mine. But that bond I have is to Henry, not you. I think I could grow to love you, but you keep me at arm’s length, it’s hard to envision a