Elrod and I sat across from each other, eating dinner in the quiet of the evening.
Maybe it was because Elrod had swooped in like a hero more times than I could count, but I couldn't help myself. I kept stealing glances at him.
There was a thought that lingered in my mind, one I couldn't shake.
'If that woman hadn't shown up and blurted out the truth, how long would Elrod have kept the details of that accident from me? How long would he have hidden it?'
Looking at him, I felt this strange, almost dizzying mix of admiration and disbelief.
'I mean, the guy was just... unbelievable. He had the kind of looks that could make any girl fall head over heels. But it wasn't just his appearance. He was reliable and always there when I needed him. Supportive. Dependable. The kind of person everyo
