Shared Scars

Cora's POV

I watched his expression shift, like he'd surprised himself with his own words, and he was discovering a part of himself he didn't know existed.

My eyes burned with unshed tears, but I blinked them back, throwing up my usual shield. "Mr. Thorne, you're giving a heartfelt speech on family. Wow. Didn't think the day would come so soon."

He chuckled, shaking his head. "What can I say? You