116. ~Rowan~

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"Oh well, I won't say I didn't see it coming," I murmured as I watched Gabby come out of Eric's room. She froze, trying to run back into the room and bumping into Eric's broad chest in the process. "but I also didn't think the day would come this fast."

"What can I say?" Eric laughed as he wrapped his arms around my sister. "I know to woo my woman right."

"Well, in my defense, it takes a lifetime of groveling to make up for the kind of mistakes I made." I shrugged, laughing even though I felt a pang in my chest. I had fucked up so bad.

Gabby's eyes searched mine. "I know you're sorry."

"But is that enough?" I asked, my voice low.

Gabby looked at me, understanding in her eyes. "You know she loves you, right?"

I nodded. "I know." But love was a fickle thing, and I had learned that the hard way. "But I hurt her, Gabby. Deeply."

"And you're going to have to prove it to her," she said, her tone gentle but firm. "Every day. With every action, every word. You need