The Unshakable Bond

Kelly

 

The house was quiet that night. Adrian was in the kitchen, leaning against the counter, scrolling through his phone, completely unaware of the storm inside me.  

For weeks, I had fought against this, against my feelings.

Even when he proved himself. Even when he cut off his family. Even when he stood beside me, time and time again.  

I still resisted.  But tonight… Tonight, I was tired.  

Tired of pretending I didn’t feel the way I did. Tired of keeping him at arm’s length when all I wanted was to close the distance.  

I took a breath and walked toward him.  

He didn’t hear me at...