Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

Playing Hard To Get Eloise had hardly applied any force, yet Raegan's delicate skin couldn't withstand even that mild slap.
In the brief silence that followed, realization dawned upon Eloise.
Eloise observed Raegan's reddened cheek, then her own palm, and understood the cause.
Attracted by the noise, Bryce confronted Eloise with a fury akin to alion’s, "Eloise, have you lost your mind? How could you hit
her like that?” Although Bryce bore no fondness for Raegan, he still defended Raegan.
After all, he was the one who brought Raegan here with him.
If any reprimand was aimed at Raegan, it should come from him, not others.
Eloise had intended to apologize to Raegan.
She was frank but never malicious.
But as soon as she heard those questioning from Bryce who was younger than her, she retorted immediately, "Why the outrage?
It was unintentional.” "Then offer her your apologies,” Bryce insisted.
Bryce’s anger seemed to eclipse Eloise's, and he looked poised to force an apology by grabbing Eloise's collar.
Terrified, Eloise sought refuge behind Mitchel, clutching at Mitchel's garment in her anxiety.
Mitchel intercepted Bryce’s hand with a scowl, his voice icy.
"Calm yourself.
It was an accident.” Bryce winced at the pain in his hand, incredulous.
"Mitchel, you're taking her side?” "Yes, is that an issue?" Mitchel's gaze grew frostier.
"Are we proceeding with our hike or not?” Initially, Raegan didn't mind at all, aware that Eloise didn't do it on purpose.
However, witnessing Mitchel's overt protection over Eloise shifted something within her.
She knew the feeling of being defended was undeniably pleasant.
Eloise, grinning broadly, trotted behind Mitchel and taunted Bryce with a face.

Bryce was seething with anger.
He had believed he could have some fun when Hector was away, but he hadn't anticipated that Hector would assign Mitchel to
watch over him.

of doubt. With a smirk, Bryce warned, "Just so you're aware, I'll only provide you with a tent. You need to manage yourself. No food or drink from me." He eyed Raegan’s modest backpack, adding with gravity, "It's not too late to concede and step down.” Raegan's response was firm. "Don’t worry. I've got this.” Bryce's scoff was clear. "Cry all you want on the mountain. No one will escort you down." Raegan disregarded his taunts and set off. Bryce was completely taken aback. The trail was treacherous, a challenge to navigate. Despite a

for his gear, allowing him to ascend with ease. Eloise, on her first mountain climb, was abuzz with excitement, chatting eagerly with Mitchel. Her enthusiasm was infectious, though it soon waned, replaced by a weary silence. Initially trailing, Raegan steadily gained on the group. Exhausted, Eloise called out for a break, parched and

him, she heard the rhythmic assurance of his heartbeat. Raegan took some time to recognize the overly close nature of their stance. She inhaled sharply and leaped away

mountain's crowded, and 1 have no interest in you." Raegan had opened her mouth to express