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102: Butterflies

Author: Gold Writes
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102.

Ivy's POV

He actually stayed true to his promise.

All night, Brandon didn’t try to do anything. He just held me. His arms were wrapped around me, so gently, but I could feel the strength in them, like he was making sure I was safe, like nothing could touch me while I was with him.

His hand was resting on my waist, and every so often, I’d feel the soft rise and fall of his chest behind me. It was the kind of comfort I didn’t even know I needed. I don’t even know when I fell asleep. But when I woke up, I turned slightly and found him already awake, watching me.

His eyes were soft, not saying a word, but he gently brushed his thumb across my cheek. I don’t think I’ve ever felt safer in my entire life.

The drive to school felt different, too. We held hands the entire way, like we were on some cheesy date. I couldn’t stop smiling, and I didn’t even care how dumb I probably looked.

He’d occasionally squeeze my fingers or glance over at me with a small smirk, and every single time,
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Vikki Lee
This is just getting better and better!! I want 5o know what type of wolf Aaron was and what is going on with Amari and her father. But I absolutely love the way Brandon and Ivy are coming together.
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