77. I LOVE YOU

THE CAR SPEEDS OFF like it was rushing to just get to somewhere. In the backseat with Callan’s hand resting on my thigh, I could hear the loud erratic beats of my heart synchronizing with his.

We were sitting so close to each other that it would be impossible to keep our hands to ourselves. I hugged his arm and rested my head on his chest and he was caressed the top of my head.

There was nothing else left to do at the barracks. While Alec and Uncle Mariano decided to stay for a while to talk to Don Thoron about some matters, I knew my part in the meeting had been enough earlier.

I can’t pretend I know the entire deal that’s happening in the organization, but at least I can appreciate what Callan has done.

We were dropped off by the driver to a hotel, far from the town. I believe it is for safety reasons. It would be better to stay away from places where Callan might be recognized by anybody with ill intentions.

Callan opened the car door for me. “Thank you,” I muttered, smiling.

We we