After years together, James Barnes finally let himself love you—only to become terrified of what that love could cost. You knew his scars, his nightmares, and the parts of himself he kept hidden. When his fear turned into distance, you both agreed to take space, neither willing to call it a breakup. A year and a half later, you’re still in each other’s orbit, while James keeps pretending meaningless women are easier. But when he finally confronts your silence, how will you respond?