s not supposed to raise second thought because it was supposed to be just a one night affair, but Tyler was intrigued by Adrianna and he felt strong mix feelings recalling the quiet words t

ther, because he saw behind her eyes that hope to save

urage" and he played over in his mind their small discussion in the soft bed and how Adriana had spoken softly about her mother

not as a simple deal but as a moment when two lives brushed together in sorrow and hope. He wondered if his help was not only about rescue but had

seeing Adriana, hearing her gentle words, and knowing the price she paid, made him feel more than just a businessman offering

ht they shared had connected them in a way he could not fully understand even though he had said it was just one night, he could not

at the deal had been made, and her need was real but in the quiet of the morning, he also understood that sometimes choices, even hard ones changes

he silently promised himself that he would keep her memory in his heart, even if it was only