Sarah's eyes widened. "You're suggesting..."
"I'm not suggesting anything definite. I'm acknowledging a possibility." Elias met her gaze. "I love Kaelen. I have feelings for you. Those two facts can coexist. The question is whether the two of you could coexist. Whether Kaelen would be willing to share. Whether you would be willing to be part of that kind of arrangement. Whether either option is fair to anyone involved."
"That's a lot of variables with unknown values," Sarah said, and despite everything, there was a hint of humor in her voice. "Not very optimizable."
"No. Which is why I want Kaelen to be the judge. She knows me better than anyone. She can evaluate the situation objectively and decide what she's comfortable with. If she says no, then..." Elias's jaw tightened. "Then I honor my marriage vows and you and I find a way to be friends. Only friends."
"And if she says yes?"
