Chapter 8
Time seemed to freeze as Annie allowed her entire existence to shrink down to the simple act of connecting with her partner Cherub. All her life, Harry had been her anchor, her support, and her best friend. She knew him better than anyone, and he knew everything there was to know about her. So she threw everything she was into that kiss, and knew without a doubt that he would catch her. His initial shock melted within moments as he kissed her back, holding her as tightly as she held him. The kiss was fierce, and defiant, as if they really believed they could turn their backs on fate. At least for that frozen moment. It wasn’t the perfect kiss, not by anyone’s reckoning, but for all its dishonesty, it still had a deep authenticity. Their need for that defiance was real, and they
