Chapter 374 – The Call

• “Jess –“ Rafe holds out a hand towards his cousin, deeply aware that he’s crossed a bridge he never, ever wanted to cross. That he’s said the words his cousin has maybe been waiting for, and fearing, his entire life.
• “No,” Jesse says, shaking his head, his eyes filling with tears. “You said it. Now own it. Because you’re fucking right.”
• All of Rafe’s anger leaves him in a rush and he stares at his cousin, agonized at what he just did. At what he let his stupid rage lead him to – saying words he didn’t even fucking mean to his best friend in the world, just because he lost his temper and wanted – so badly – to hurt him in turn.