Familiar Stranger

Rowan shot up from his chair the moment he heard that.

His eyes were wide with shock, his gaze full of mixed emotions, and his lips trembled slightly.

After a moment, Rowan took a deep breath, his eyes finally meeting Harper's without flinching. His voice was more serious than ever before. "Harper, I've done so much for you. Why do you say it's not worth it?

"I've watched you every step of the way