Julian’s POVRunning, I caught up to Amber as she and Alice were about to get into a cab at the front of the hospital.“Amber!” I cried, stopping them.Amber tugged Alice a bit away from the open door of the cab, as she turned to look at me. “Julian?”“Let the cab go, Amber,” I said. “I’ll drive you
Julian’s POV“You are leaving?” I asked, my voice mostly caught in my throat, so what words did escape sounded strained.“Yes,” Amber said. Her gaze dropped away, avoiding mine. “I’m sorry, Julian. I would stay if I could, but I found a new lead that could help Alice. There are so few leads as it is
Amber’s POVI checked to make sure Alice was occupied. “I just need to make a quick call, Alice, okay?”“Okay, Mom.”“I’m going to step out into the hall.”“Okay.”I went out into the hallway. Closing the door behind me, I made sure that I had a clear view of Alice inside. Then, I pulled out my phon
Julian’s POVAfter our talk, I felt connected to Amber in new ways, like we were becoming closer than we’d ever been. My heart was full of love, and I felt lighter, even with everything happening around us.In this, she was my lighthouse in the storm, and as long as I could see her, hold her, and sp
Amber’s POVJulian’s hands cupped my face, turning it to the side slightly, readjusting me so that he could deepen the kiss, licking his way into my mouth. I hummed against his lips, enjoying the expertise of his kissing.I could probably kiss him forever, if pesky things like human needs didn’t get
For now, though, he just lifted his chin.I did too, and we wordlessly squared off against each other, with the cameras panning between us.Amber’s POVJulian and I sat in the backseat of the car while the driver up front, behind the partition, drove around aimlessly under Julian’s prior instruction