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This time, his eyes are set with determination and I can’t help but grin.

I know this man is going to face his fear and won’t let himself and his sisters be controlled by their own fears anymore. I can see it in his eyes, the hard set of his shoulders and how much taller he stands.

I’m so proud of him.

“They are going to face their fears,” I say, the words full of certainty. “Soon. I’m sure of it.”

Chapter 41

Adrian

Enough is enough. I can’t let the cycle haunting me and my sisters keep going. With my heart pounding, I look for Nate.

For the past few years he’s offered me a position on his construction crew. With my ability to control storms, I could offer a lot of help when it comes to electricity that none of the others on his team can give.

It also helps that Jay is on his team. I’ll have my best friend through it all.

After hours of searching for Nate, I decide to visit his house to see if he’s there. I knock and he answers the door quickly.

“Hi, Adrian. Can I do something for you?” His smile is warm, but his eyes are careful.

I take in a deep breath, reassuring myself that this is the way to go. “If you still want me there, I’m ready to join your construction team. You’ve asked me for a while and I wasn’t ready at all, but now—”

Nate’s smile turns into a proud grin. “Of course, I still want you to work with us. Besides the fact that you would be really useful, you and your sisters deserve a chance to heal.” He chuckles. “We thought you’d never do it.”

“Hazel had a part in this, didn’t she?”

He smiles. “Of course. There’s nothing I want more than a chance for her to heal. And if she wants me to offer her brother a chance to break a cycle, then I’ll do it.”

I chuckle. How did I never see it? Obviously Hazel’s the reason he would have always kept that spot for me over the years.

He grins, clearing his throat. “Healing and mental health matter to her. So I’ll do what I can to make her voice heard.”

“I’m happy she has you in your life.”

“I’m happy to be in it.”

I smile as I walk away from his home, knowing I have a new start ahead of me.

“Oh, and Adrian?” Nate calls from behind.

I turn around to see a half-serious, half-playful smile. “We’re starting your training next Monday. We need to show you how we work. So you better be on time.”

I laugh. “I’ll show up, don’t worry.”

Stella

“So you start Monday? That’s in three days!!” I exclaim with a grin as Adrian looks at me with adoration and my heart melts.

He visited my hotel room a few hours ago and we talked about everything that came to our minds. Eventually, the night started settling in and we both cuddled up in my bed.

“Yeah,” Adrian says, still tracing soft patterns on my arm that makes electricity shoot up. I can hardly focus on his words when he does that. “They’ve been waiting for me to accept their offer for years now.”

Undermining his achievements will not fly under my watch. “Well, it’s the beginning of a new path which deserves to be celebrated! This is an important moment, Adrian, and you should be proud of yourself for taking the leap.”

He smiles. “You’re right. I’m just nervous about starting.”

I smile back, snuggling closer, my eyes fluttering closed. “Starting something new is always nerve-wracking. But what matters is trying and seeing if it works out. Otherwise, you’ll never know.”

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