Chapter 113

• The night air was cool against my skin as I stepped out onto the balcony. I hesitated at the door for longer than I wanted to admit, watching his silhouette cut against the dim city lights. He didn’t turn to look at me. Didn’t speak. Just stood there still, silent, waiting.
• I hated how calm he always seemed. Like nothing ever touched him. Like even my indecision couldn’t crack through that armor of his.
• I walked forward, slowly, and joined him by the railing. The silence stretched for a moment longer before I finally exhaled and looked up at him.