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Conner
I closed my hand around Charlotte’s ring and left her room. My heart was shattered, and I couldn’t think straight. I was exhausted and barely slept the past two weeks. I stayed by her side the entire time, praying that she’d wake up and everything would be fine—that she would be fine. She had no memory of me, of us, and the life we’d built together. And just when I thought nothing could shatter me more than the day of the accident, this did.
I stepped inside the house and threw my keys on the island. It felt cold and empty without her here. I gripped the island's edge and pushed myself back, trying to control my emotions. The sliding door opened, and Sam and Stefan walked in. Neither one said a word. They walked over to where I stood, grabbed me, and hugged me tight.
“Come on,” Sam said. “Let’s go down to the beach. Sebastian is on his way home from the Brewhouse with an expensive bottle of scotch.”
“I don’t think I’m up for it,” I said.
“Too bad. You need us, and we’re here,” Stefan hooked his arm around me.
We walked down to the beach, where the rest of my cousins were gathered around the bonfire.
“Come here.” Simon stood from his seat and hugged me. “We heard about Charlotte. Listen, man. She’s alive, and she’s awake. Her memory will come back.”
“She told me to leave because she didn’t want me there. How the fuck am I supposed to deal with that?”
Simon placed his hands on each side of my face. “You’re going to take it one day at a time. That’s all you can do. She’ll feel differently tomorrow.”
“I can’t imagine what she’s going through,” Shaun spoke. “I can speak for all of us that we’re feeling every bit of your pain, and we’re all here for both of you.”
“Thanks, Shaun.” I wiped the tears from my eyes.
“What does Jackson say?” Stefan asked.
“He doesn’t know. He said everyone is different, and it’s all a waiting game now.”
“Uncle Conner!” Ella ran over to me.
“Hey, sweetheart.” I picked her up and held her tight.
“Why aren’t you with Charlotte?” she asked.
“She wanted to be alone, kiddo.”
“She’s just scared like I was when I met my dad and all of you for the first time. You’re unfamiliar to her. Does she like Darla?”
“She loves her and thanks you for letting Darla be with her.”
“We’re going to visit her tomorrow. Do you think she’ll like me?”
“Of course, Ella. She’ll love you.”
“And she’ll love you again too.” She hugged me.
I looked at my cousins, who had tears in their eyes.
CHAPTER13
Charlotte
No one could understand what I felt. The physical pain was easy. It was the emotional pain I couldn’t escape. Knowing I’d lost the last ten years of my life was incomprehensible. I lay in bed as I stared out the window. Nothing made sense to me. I would never allow myself to get close to anyone, yet I somehow was engaged to that man—a man who was incredibly handsome.
“Charlotte?” I heard a soft voice from the doorway.
“Yes?” I spoke as I stared at the woman who walked into my room holding a beautiful floral arrangement.
“I’m Dr. Georgia Scott-Kind. Jackson is my husband. These are for you.”
