Elsa
Adam and I spent the entire day wrapped in each other at the cottage, making love and sharing our feelings, finally unburdened by the weight of the past.
It was hard to believe he had hidden this tender, light-hearted side of himself from me for so long.
His eyes seemed brighter, filled with a new happiness, as though the shadow of Stephanie had been lifted. Claiming each other had freed him, and it showed in every touch, every smile.
I could see that he had truly moved on, and that gave me a sense of peace. When the evening settled in, we decided to return to the packhouse.
"Sorry, I trashed the place, Adam. I was mad," I apologised as we walked, feeling a little embarrassed about my outburst.
He laughed, the sound surprising and warm. "I was wondering why you hadn't done th
