RONAN

“Ronan,” she said through her crying. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”

“Shhh,” I whispered, reaching out to touch her hand. But, she pulled away, covering her face as the tears fell.

“I broke your trust,” she sobbed. “I went to find Zel, I didn’t mean to… I didn’t want to betray you…”

I had done this. I had driven her to the point that she was in desperate need of forgiveness. I wanted to tell her it was alright. I wasn't bothered but the words stuck in ...