Chris spent 10 years as a soldier in a war that he didn’t believe (had never believed) in. When the family he’s dedicated himself to threatens the one person he’s never managed to let go of he makes a decision that changes everything.
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Chris nodded. “I understand. I’m glad you’re all safe. I’m sorry” —he glanced at the floor— “that I didn’t stop it earlier. For Derek.”
Talia studied his face for a long moment. “I’m sure you had your reasons. Derek will recover faster from being used by your sister than he would from losing his entire family.” She paused a moment. Chris suspected she was collecting herself. “Laura speaks highly of you, and of course, you and my brother are...old friends. My family owes you everything.”
Old friends. That was certainly one term for what he and Peter were a decade ago. “I just did what was right.”
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