Olivia POV

The funding was secured, and the plans were laid. I was thankful my mother was so supportive of my dreams, even when they came out of nowhere. But the high of that didn’t keep my mind away from running.

Something tugged at my heart when I thought of leaving Ellis. Or, more likely, Ellis staying right where he was while I left. Doing what was needed, while he stayed where he was most comfortable.

I had done it before and for not nearly so compelling a reason. ...