Chapter 25: Night Reflections

After Bella left and entered the building, Reid sat in his car, parked in front of the building, feeling a wave of emotions crashing over him. The night with Bella had been intense, awakening feelings he had long tried to suppress. He cursed himself for his weakness, for wanting someone like her, someone who could never fit into his world.

As he replayed their passionate moments in his mind, he couldn't help but wonder what could have been. He recalled the way Bella had looked at him with longing and desire, and the taste of her lips that still lingered on his. He thought about her youthful exuberance, her honesty, and her bravery in the face of his harsh rejection.

The night had been an awakening for him, a reminder that he was not immune to the desires of the heart. Reid was used to controlling every aspect of his life, and emotions were something he had learned to lock away. But Bella had broken through those defences, and he couldn't help but feel a profound sadness knowing that h