“Thank you, Freya.” Elijah did appreciate the offer. Before he could second-guess himself, he rounded the island, one arm winding around her shoulder in a gentle squeeze. “I’m not sure what I would do if anything were to happen to you.” Or any of his siblings. Though they annoyed him more than a bit, life wouldn’t be the same without them.
Leaning in, he let his lips gently brush her temple. “And thank you for letting me play the part of an overprotective brother.” Even if she were the older of the two.