r head on Kennedy's shoulder, her body finally giving in to exha

by fishing boats and old stone buildings. The sun was

llage I told you about. It's not far from here." She sat up, looking around. The harbor was

find this pla

y, another fight then I found this place, and I knew I'd never leave." She looked at him. "What were y

hand finding his. "An

e in my life, I found peace." She smiled, a small

is voice was warm.

-

the village. It was simple and rustic, with no electricity and no

g dancing shadows across the walls. Scarla sat on t

ved to sit beside her, his shoulder brushing hers.

next

been planning this for years. He's not going to give up

ut together." She wanted to believe him. At least she needed to. But she'd been taught her whole life that trust

s face. "Why do you trust me? After eve

at it's like to be afraid, to hide, to lie to yourself about w

'm more terrified of losing you." She stared at him, something c

ou deserve someone who sees you, all of you. The go

pilled over

ou. I've loved you since the moment you walked i

"There's a fine line between love and hate. And you crossed it the second

ce. "I've spent my whole life running from feelings like this. Fro

f everything she'd been holding back. He groaned

r voice breaking. "I love

sed his forehead to hers. "But