"It's nice actually, I have a lot more time" I say with a small nod as she places her now empty mug into the sink beside her. "I'm proud of you" Her words wash over me like silk. She's always been on me about scaling back the amount of work I do, scared I'll give myself a heart attack before the ag
The dull throbbing pain in my head suddenly becomes impossible to ignore, forcing me to finally open my eyes and face the day. My eyes stare upward at the ceiling, but not my ceiling, Rhode 's ceiling. Oh god, it wasn't a dream. The previous nights events suddenly flood back into my brain and play
Finally, he lets out a sigh and I lift my head up to watch him push his hair back with his hand. "Did you have to leave to do that?" He asks me quietly, unable to keep the pain out of his voice. My chest feels tight as I shake my head. "At that point I didn't think that I deserved to be as happy a
His words made all of the pieces click together in my head. I was burning everything that was good in my life down to the ground, and I don't want to live my life like that. And he shouldn't have to either. I packed up my things and went to Poppy 's that night, intending on just getting my life back
Rhode 's P.O.V "So...eggs?" I pick up the small pot and place it back onto the element, heating the contents back up. Amelia nods with a small smile, her eyes still shining a gentle red after our last conversation. I almost can't believe what's just happened in the last day, even the last week. I s
I just told myself I wouldn't rush things and now I'm organising a family get-together. What is wrong with me? "I'd love that" Amelia reaches out for my hand and holds it softly, reassuring me. "Okay, I can give them a call and rearrange something later" I tell her. A look of panic slowly spreads
My question is selfish really because I know exactly what she wants, but Amelia talking dirty is one of my favourite things in this whole world. I fix my gaze on her as I wait for her response, urging her on with a soft smirk. She blinks her eyes quickly a few times before tilting her head to the si
Rhode 's fingers trace across the skin of my back as we lay tangled up together in a mess of sheets. I could fall asleep, I feel so at peace, so warm and safe. "Well, that was definitely unexpected" Rhode breaks the silence, his voice groggy and low. It always sounds a little rough after we've had