Violet

I paused.

That voice, I knew it.

I turned, scanning the walkway until I saw a familiar figure running straight toward me. My heart instantly eased. I smiled before I even realized it.

Sebastian.

My little brother.

Roman stepped back immediately, his tall frame pulling away just as Sebastian skidded to a stop in front of me, panting, his red curls bouncing as he pushed up his crooked glasses.

“Seb,” I said with a laugh. “Why did you run? You’re going to trip—”

Before I could finish, his arms were around me.

“Oof!”

I nearly lost my balance as he flung himself at me, squeezing like he hadn’t seen...