C173 HER BROTHER WAS KEEPING EXPLOSIVE SECRETS FROM HER

Elena woke up wrapped in Ethan's arms, feeling more content than she had in weeks. But as reality crept in with the morning sunlight streaming through the curtains, her mood shifted dramatically.

She had to leave. They'd agreed to keep their reconciliation a secret, and that meant going back to pretending they were still at odds with each other.

She hated it