I was seated next to her “boring” twin sister—but her first question silenced the entire table and changed everything I thought I knew.

sorry I hurt you.”

“I’m sorry I threw you out when you were trying to help me.”

She lowered her gaze.

“You were protecting yourself.”

“Yes,” said Mateo. “But I almost protected myself from the right person.”

Elena looked at him then, and this time a tear escaped.

Mateo stepped closer, took her hand, and felt the silver ring against his fingers.

“I still owe continue reading …