Love Unspoken

A memory stirred within Quinn, a recollection of a time when she had stumbled and a youthful college student had come to her aid.

His smile had been radiant, brimming with the vigor of youth, a mirror image of the one Finn now wore.Lost in the haze of her thoughts, she watched as Finn bent his head, rummaging through his pocket to retrieve a bandage. With a gentleness that belied his size, he carefully opened the bandage and applied it to her forehead. "I'm sorry about earlier, about you getting hurt," he said, his voice laced with genuine concern.

Regaining her composure, Quinn took a step back, her hand gesturing in a dismissive manner. "It's okay," she assured him.Finn studied her for a moment, his gaze thoughtful.

of something Alexander used to say. She hesitated, her mind grappling with the unexpected connection.Before she could formulate a response, the driver's voice broke through her thoughts. "Hey, bro, we're here."Startled, Quinn lifted her head, her gaze taking in

the car to open the gate before hopping back in. The driver navigated through the entrance, leading them into an area dotted with modest one-story buildings. The moment they arrived, the air came alive with the sound of dogs barking.Intrigued, Quinn

dogs. To the left were dogs; to the right were cats. The animals, recognizing Finn's scent, greeted the car

"Sit tight here for a bit, huh? I'm gonna let these pups out."With that, he jumped out again, assisting the driver in unloading cages from the car and setting them in a fenced area. Opening the cages, they released the dogs. Finn then busied himself with a bag