DEVON'S POV
Later that day, I went in search of Estrella. I found her in the garden, soaking up the last rays of the sun.
“Hey.“
She opened her eyes, and when she found out that it was me, she reclined back and said nothing.
I sighed. “I owe you an apology. I had no right to treat you like that. Like you don't matter.“
“Keep going.“ She opened her eyes and turned to me.
“I should have told you the real reason why I didn't want you to move in. Yes, her things are still in my room, but I was planning on moving them anyway. I simply use that as an excuse.“
“Why, then? Why won't you let me move in."
“Look, Estrella. I want you to know that this is not on you. It's on me. My mate was going to sell me out. Something like that does something to a man. My trust issue is shattered.“
“I hea
