*Aaron*
My heart pounded in my chest as I realized it: I was attracted to her, more than I had ever been to anyone. More than to Grace. More than to any girl I’d ever known.
When she smiled, it lit up her whole face. I couldn’t help but compare her to Grace, and I felt a pang of guilt. Grace was pretty, sure, but Saphira... she was on another level entirely.
I wanted her. It hit me like a punch to the gut. I wanted her more than I’d ever wanted anyone before. My palms were sweaty, and I could feel my face getting hot.
Saphira stood there, her lips parted slightly, her chest rising and falling in uneven breaths. Her beauty was raw, and natural. She didn’t need the flashy clothes or the confidence that Grace always wore like armor. Saphira was... real. And for a second, I wanted her mor
