Jolie pov

"I don't know what I think anymore." I pull my hand back. "Everything feels confused and complicated."

"Because you're exhausted." He doesn't push. "Both physically and emotionally. You need rest, baby. Real rest."

"I can't rest." I gesture vaguely toward the window. "My father weeding is coming up soon, there is still so much to do."

"The wedding is handled." Ryder's voice is calm. "Luna and Mara have everything under control, you just need to show up."

"But"

"No buts." He's using ...