"My ex and a Karayan," River's voice trembled as he tried to find the right words, attempting to reveal just enough without sharing what he desperately wished to keep hidden. My heart shattered, and I nodded. I recalled what Courtney had told me about not judging him, as he wasn't the only one with secrets to hold. I had my own to keep with Phoenix.
I quickly crossed the room and embraced my boyfriend. As I held him, I whispered, "It's okay. I don't need to know anything else. I only needed to know who she was, nothing else. I love you. What's done is done. I love you, River."
River held me tightly against him, his heart beating erratically and his demeanor marked by dismay and fear.
"I'm sorry, Sage, I'm so sorry," River mumbled.
I pulled apart from him and looked him deepl……
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