Erin POV
I was out of my mind, my thoughts swirling in a chaotic frenzy. I was not acting like myself, my actions were driven by a force I couldn't comprehend. And then, he startled me with a sudden kiss, his lips brushing against mine. In that moment, I didn't want to push him away. Instead, I yearned for him to continue, to not stop.
As he started to pull away, a surge of desperation overcame me. I reached out, grabbing him and pulling him back towards me. It was the first time in a long time that I had allowed myself to take what I wanted, despite knowing deep down that it was a mistake. But there was something different about him, something that made me feel safe and calm amidst the storm of my emotions.
Being around him, even his touch, didn't make me uncomfortable like it did with
