Chapter 126

Amara, under Elijah’s constant insistence, was driven home by him that night. The ride home was quiet, but the constant glances and hand gestures from Elijah made sure it wasn’t awkward, but that didn’t stop Amara’s mind from roaming. She had made a decision, one she thought at first, would be best for everything, but later realized, was best for only her. She only had herself in mind when making that decision. A selfish step, she acknowledged late and could do nothing about it now. Hopefully, she prayed, at some point, she’d be able to fully accept Elijah’s feelings and grow to want a family and future with him, that’s the only way this decision she made, won’t boomerang on her. Right now, as things stood, with the flickering feelings she wasn’t confident to act on, she was sure all this would end a disaster…for Elijah at least. And that, she didn’t want. “Amara,” The sound of Elijah’s voice pulled her out of her thoughts. She looked up and realized that they had arrived at the Crawfo