*ELYSIA*
"Drayton!"
I jolted to my feet at lightning speed and sprinted across the room toward Drayton. He stretched out his hands, welcoming me and I rushed into them like a child rushing into his mother's arms.
My heartbeat was pounding erratically and my pulse was throbbing.
I wrapped my arms around him as if he were going to disappear if I didn't, and let my emotions break free.
God, I miss this man so much. This moment felt so wholesome, so fulfilling.
Gosh! I couldn't believe Drayton was in my grasp. I spent days and nights wishing—hoping to just touch him, to feel him… but instead, I ended up cuddling my pillows in pain and tears.
“I miss you so much, Drayton.” I croaked as a rush of emotion rose in my throat. And I didn't know when I burst into tiny sobs.
I felt his
