How I Live Now

In that instant she realized things had changed, just as her brother had said. She had hoped that once within her body she could turn back the pages of time. But now she knew it was impossible. Jace was still her brother, he still loved her, still desired her. But he was right, they couldn't share their lives as man and woman. It was something she guessed she knew all along, but could never accept. Now she did. She had been wrong in returning home. Sucking in a deep breath, she summoned her strength and walked to her brother's side. She took his hand and looked into his eyes. "Jace, I'm sorry," she said. "I thought I could bring it all back. I didn't mean to hurt you, or make you hate me. I was wrong. I'm sorry, Jace. I'm sorry." He pulled her to him and held her close. "Me too, baby sister. I had to make you see how it is now." "I know," she said, trying to smile. "I know." Jace lifted her chin. "I still love you, Melinda. I still want you as a woman. But it's something we have to forget. We have to live our own lives now ...»