Evan shook his head, “I’ll be goddamned if I know. I’m just toxic. Someone as incredible as you should steer clear of me. Way clear. It’s the best advice I’ve got for you. I’m sorry I made you think this was about you.” Then he turned back to stare at the woods and the splashing stream.
He couldn’t stand to keep looking at her. Maybe her life hadn’t been idyllic, but he could hear her love of the time with her dad. She had more energy and passion than he’d ever have again. That much he’d left overseas with the bodies of too many friends. And before that…but he couldn’t bear to think about that.
At least he’d said what needed to be said. As long as they didn’t need to keep avoiding each other, he could face the fire. He’d just have to crank it down a notch or two. Keep his head in the gam
