His reaction was ... unexpected to say the least. Fallon thought his promise would be long forgotten at her confession, that he would be furious by the turn of events. Or, at the very least, even a little upset. However, the only emotion Fallom could read off his face was resignation. Then, his statement of being happy with whomever struck her like a gut punch. Had he not cared as deeply for her as she had him? Had she, once again, misinterpreted the signs into meaning something wholly different?

There was no denying his statement, but she refused to confirm it. Jesse wasn't asking her her feelings, nor was he judging her for them apparently. The stark difference between him and Lachlan added to her confusion. Lachlan had begged for her to stay, had been willing to fight, and Jesse already seemed to have one foot out the door.

She released another stuttered breath. Some of the weight was lifted now that he knew but not all. No, the lingering decision remained unmade. "I am happy with you." They were so at ease with one another now it was impossible not to feel happy around him. "You make me happy." Lachlan likely would too were his circumstances different. It was hard to be relieved around someone she stressed so often over. "He's just ..." Lachlan. "I don't know what to do. No matter what I do someone is going to get hurt."