Riley’s POV

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting that question.

Not from him and definitely not like that.

And I definitely didn’t expect the answer that started forming in my head the moment he asked it.

For a second, I just stood there, staring at him, feeling like something had been pushed open inside my mind without warning, like a door I didn’t even realize was there.

Memories.

Not clear ones.

Not complete ones.

Just small pieces. Faint. Blurry But there.

“I…” I started, but my voice came out quieter than I expected, like I wasn’t even sure how to explain it myself.

I swallowed and tried again, forcing myself to focus....