Elena

Interlocking, our gaze stroked together and my heart was fighting an internal battle at his announcement. I held my hands together, my body already in a defensive mood to argue, because I didn’t want to go.

I didn’t want to leave him nor did I want to leave his house.

He scaled his eyes aimlessly with the nonchalant expressions of his wrapping his face. “Your stay in my place was temporary, and you don’t have to have that awful look robbing on your face. Once your mom and I tied the knot then you can officially move in.”

My mouth parted and it was dry with my words buzzing....