conversations again, I wanted to bask in the way he looked at me. Worshipping at every step I had made behind me. No one needs to point out a man who knew what he wanted but wasn't it too soon? As much as Axel still hurt me, said nasty

dn't know what else to do to transcribe that sweet voice. I could have sworn that it was Levi I heard. Scarlett was the kind to not tell you about her adventures with anyone until she was ready. I had a lot going on, I don't think I would be invested in her sex life as I used to be. Tears has died up into a tight knot in my chest. Thinking about Lev

it, Axel didn't believe me enough that he did the same as well. I can't bring a child into a toxic home. An empty place, where its father prefers the thighs of another woman. I am being given a choice to hold on to this or let it g

vi

nd still danced to the voice I heard. I knew I would have to speak to Scarlett, about it but I didn't know how to bring up the issue without feeling dumb and stupid. I stared at my phone a bit longer, picking it up and

pened up a fresh wound. I didn't

the silent thoughts that crept into my mind repeatedly. Marissa, a nurse in my station saw how frail I looked and wondered if I needed more time. I did

oking for you at the lobby, he said he is a friend. He has been here before searching for you." She had a suspicious smile plaste

ng an expensive sleeve, black rolled t

ght gold necklace, few buttons were undone, revealing a slive

." He started. "Str

th the patients. I haven't been to work i

I

do better than that, June." I swallowed, holding back my tears. "Why do you look this way? Don't get

d know my problems? We haven't barely spent much time t

sperately wanted to see him but now he

see you and you weren't here. I know something is wrong. I didn

for stalking me but I'm okay." I turned to leave his prese

touch. My breath caught the air of flame that was burning between us. I was leaning towards the memory of his woodsy scent as fingers traced lines on my skin lighting a dormant flame. It was the same way

and my resolve wavered. "I know you would not talk to me but I am here for w

locking eyes. Especially from the nurses who knew I was married. It was only a matter of time before they gear the news of my detachme

he caller ID. Axel. I contemplated taking the fuck

d to ta

ow, Axel. Some pe

word. My stomach plummeted. The emotions inside me stirred darkly. Fear and a flicker of foolish hope warring wi