DAHLIA 

We met gazes and his filled with lots of emotions, particularly exhaustion.

The female officer was peeking in, observing the scene but not interfering. 

Emotions also ran high with me. Swirling and rocking every part of my weak, depressed body.

“Look who finally showed up.” William coldly assessed his teammate and self-proclaimed enemy. There was surprise too. One that showed he hadn’t been expecting to see him walk into the room. 

I noticed Denise staring quietly at Zac, observing him more than she should.

 Zac ignored William’s remark, his eyes on mine. “Dahlia.” My name was uttered like a silent prayer.

Something tightened inside of me. I swallowed. I...