Chapter 34

Although my ability to speak and coherence disappeared through the drain of the bathrooms next to the closets, Edward understood very well what I wanted to say. He kept trying to get into the focus of my vision, as if he knew exactly how much those red dots clouded my senses. In a very fast movement, he kissed my mouth, walked away, looked into my eyes and kissed me once again.

It wasn't an affectionate kiss, it was a breath of life, which I didn't even know I needed until he offered it to me. The world broke around me, and the noise in my head became even louder. My arms moved to Edward's shoulders, where I wrapped them up, holding him firmly. Despite the tremor in my body, the feeling that everyone should be judging me and misinterpreting me, I felt safe again. Because Edward was with me. Nothing could hurt me.

When Edward walked away, it still took me a while to open my eyes. It took me a while to understand that the light on our heads was only flickeri