Chapter 26: Fragmented Hearts
Riley's Point of View
The sound of Mayari's voice was a mix of determination and something he couldn't quite place. When she said they needed to talk, he nodded in agreement, knowing that it was a conversation long overdue.
As they sat down in a quiet corner of the café, the tension between them was palpable. The familiar intimacy that had existed between them on the island felt like a distant memory, and the space that had grown between them felt immense.
"Mayari, I've missed you," he finally admitted, his voice laden with the longing he couldn't contain any longer. It was true; these weeks had been torturous without her, filled with the ache of absence and regret for his rash decision.
Mayari met his gaze, and he could see the turmoil in her eyes. "I've
