Page 73 of Wreckage

Adrian sighed, stretching his long legs out as he leaned against the wall. “Troy’s smart. He wouldn’t go too far, and he’s been leaving a trail. He’ll be back before we know it.”

I swallowed, my stomach twisting. “And if he’s not?”

Adrian’s blue eyes were gentle as he turned to me. “He will be. It’s Troy. He promised, and he never breaks a promise."

The certainty in his voice should have reassured me.

It didn’t.

I let out a slow, uneasy breath, wrapping my arms around myself. “I hate waiting,” I murmured.

Adrian was quiet momentarily before shifting closer, his hand brushing over mine, warm and firm. “Then let me take your mind off it.”

I glanced up at him, surprised by the softness in his voice.

His gaze was intense and steady, the firelight flickering in the depths of his blue eyes.

I hesitated, my body still tense with worry, but when I nodded and whispered, “OK,” Adrian was already moving.

He tugged me forward gently, his hands sliding up my arms as he guided me closer. His body heat seeped into mine, chasing away the lingering chill.

“You’re always overthinking,” he murmured, his lips ghosting over my forehead, pressing a kiss there before trailing lower.

A shiver ran down my spine.

“Then help me stop,” I whispered.

Adrian’s chest rumbled with a low chuckle, but his gaze darkened, his expression turning serious as he cupped my face and kissed me.

It was slow at first.

Teasing. Soft.

His lips barely brushed over mine, coaxing, testing the waters.

But I didn’t need coaxing.

I didn’t need hesitation.

I neededhim. I needed him to make me forget. To take me away from all the worry and reality of our situation.

I slid my hands up his chest, gripping his shirt, pulling him in.

That was all it took.

Adrian let out a low growl of approval, his hands sliding into my hair, tilting my head so he could take more and kiss me deeper.

Heat pooled low in my stomach, replacing the fear, the anxiety, and the endless thoughts of Troy being out there alone.

There was only this.

Only him.

Living in the moment.

No worries.

No overthinking.

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