Seven years ago I met the person I was ready to give my heart to. My brother’s friend—someone my family won’t accept. I had to shut my heart and run from him, denying us a chance at a normal relationship only because I wanted to protect him.
And I almost managed it—except that Egor isn’t ready to let me go so easily. Now he’s standing behind me, and I hear that voice so dear it hurts my chest. I could reach out and touch him, see a happy smile. But I can’t touch him—otherwise he’ll catch on. Otherwise he’ll learn what secret I kept for those seven years.
So I can’t say anything else except that I have a fiancé…
Maybe I can keep us safe from this rash step…