Chapter 132

"What do you mean why? Have you forgotten why I came back?" She smiles, eyes shining bright. How can anyone look this ethereal first thing in the morning? She is literally emitting light. Pure light.

"Actually, yes." I say teasingly and she laughs. I place my palm flat on her cheek, needing to absorb the melody of the sound. I am so in love with her, I feel young and alive with it.

Of course I didn't forget why she came back. Internship for three months at my firm. I asked her to come back. And I swear, I had innocent intentions. Noble ones. I didn't plan to fall for her this helplessly.

This possessively. I didn't plan for it but as it happened, I don't have any regrets. I will protect her. Our relationship is not ideal, there would be a certain level of pushback if we go public and all that I expect and am shielded against, I intend to protect her too. Just as fiercely.

I don't like thinking about Tyler getting his hands on her because it sours whatever good mood