Audrey & EdwinAudrey’s POVThe car pulled up to the quaint beach cottage, and just seeing the cute little seafoam green tiled roof made me smile. Finally, after three and a half hours of driving—and half a semester of nonstop work and drama—we had made it.“We’re here!” Tina squealed, practically j
No, it couldn’t be. But that profile, that hair...I stood, still clutching my beer, and stared wide-eyed at the convertible passing by.Was that… Edwin?…Edwin’s POVI had never been a fan of the beach. I hated the way that the sand always got stuck in all of my clothes and shoes, and how the rowd
AudreyI could hardly move; I just stood there, stunned, as I watched the convertible disappear down the coastal road. Was that really Edwin in that car with a beautiful woman beside him? It couldn’t be... could it?“Audrey?” The sound of Tina’s voice snapped me out of my trance, and I turned to see
As we moved together, though, I couldn’t help but imagine Edwin in his place. Every time I closed my eyes, it was Edwin’s hands on me, Edwin’s body pressed against mine.Dammit, Audrey, I thought to myself despite my tipsy state. Pull it together!I tried to push the thoughts of Edwin away, focusing
Audrey & EdwinAudrey’s POVI turned in the stranger’s arms, my heart pounding with anticipation. As my eyes adjusted to the flashing lights, I gasped at the familiar face, nearly stumbling backwards as I did so.“Edwin?” I sputtered, my voice nearly lost in the sound of the music. “What are you doi
Tears stung my eyes as I leaned against the wall, trying to catch my breath. I felt so stupid, so hurt, so… naive.“Hey, are you okay?”I looked up to see Jake, the guy from earlier, approaching me. He must have followed me out.“I’m fine,” I lied, wiping away a tear.Jake stepped closer, concern wr
Audrey & EdwinAudrey’s POVThe warmth of Jake’s arms was surprisingly comforting, and soon, my tears subsided—or maybe it was just the cool night air that was clearing my head. Sniffling one last time, I wiped at my damp cheeks with the back of my hand and leaned back a bit.“Feeling better?” Jake
And then… I opened my mouth and screamed.The sound that came out was unlike anything I had ever heard before. It was piercing, almost inhuman. It felt like it was coming from somewhere deep inside of me, a place I had never accessed before. The force of it surprised even me.But… No. I had accessed
“I think you’re going to change so many lives,” I said to Eliza. “Those kids are so lucky to have you.” Eliza looked down, her cheeks pink. “Thank you, Audrey. Really.” Tina piped up next. “And my LGBT counseling department is finally off the ground! ” She paused, leaning into my mother, who was
Audrey After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. “I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking
And as I watched, I felt a hand slip into mine. I glanced up, finding Edwin beside me, his gaze focused on the runway but his approval humming through the bond. My mother stood on my other side, wrapping her arm around my shoulders. A lump rose in my throat, and I couldn’t even speak. None of us c
Audrey Edwin and I emerged from the small room, his hand still resting protectively on my back. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations immediately hit us, assistants running back and forth, models being ushered into position, and the soft hum of the audience’s chatter drifting through t
“There’s always time,” I whispered, grabbing the wrist of his free hand and pulling it close to peer at his watch. The movement caused him to topple forward, and he caught himself on his other palm, caging me against the hard wood of the vanity. “But maybe not enough time to waste right now.” Edwi
Audrey Before I could even answer his question, Edwin rushed past me and locked the door. When he turned back to me, he was grinning from ear to ear. The sight of that mischievous look on his face made my breath hitch. Once, it had been like pulling teeth to get the man to smile. And now here he
He didn’t need to tell me twice. I tore into the wrapping paper, revealing a soft red scarf. I could tell immediately that it was handmade—there were more than a few uneven stitches, and the outline was lumpy. It was far from perfect. But I loved it all the more for that. “Goddess, Edwin,” I laugh
Audrey The morning of the show was a frenzy. No, more than a frenzy. It was complete and utter chaos. I spent the entire morning from sunup to noon running endlessly from one end of the venue to the other, desperately trying to make sure every last detail was perfect. The racks were lined with c
“Uh… Yeah,” Malakai said. “Coffee would be nice.” A few minutes later, the three of us sat around the table, steaming cups of pitch black coffee in our hands. I kept it bitter, just in case Malakai was here to stir up more shit. It burned a little going down, but I sipped it anyway. Malakai look