Cammy's heart pounded in her chest as she stared into his eyes. Her world was spinning—guilt, love, shame, hope—all crashing into each other like waves in a storm.
Greg reached for her hand again, gentler this time. "You don't owe Ric your life just because he tried to protect you. He knew what he was doing; that was his choice. You owe yourself the chance to be happy. To choose. So I'm asking you, Cammy. This time… choose me."
Cammy drew in a deep, trembling breath and closed her eyes. For a moment, the world fell away. She reached into the whirlwind within her, where guilt twisted with fear, and love warred with duty. She peeled each layer back until she found the truth buried beneath it all… what she truly wanted.
When she opened her eyes, there was no more hesitation.
