Love Unspoken

"Do you remember Orion?" The question hung in the air, heavy with expectation.

Quinn nodded in affirmation, her eyes betraying a distant familiarity. As before, she could only remember his visage and name; the rest of her memories about him had faded into oblivion.

"And Getty?" The two words seemed to strike a chord within her.

At the mention of this name, Quinn's demeanor shifted. An instinctive reaction made her retract her hand, her head bowing in silence. Her response spoke volumes. She remembered Getty with crystal clarity, the woman whom Alexander had repeatedly favored over her.

The sudden mention of Getty left Quinn perplexed. She was unsure of Alexander's intentions, for he had never uttered this name in her presence before.

Alexander's gaze was unreadable as he studied her in silence. After what felt like an eternity, he broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper, "Do you still remember Juliet?"

His eyes never left Quinn's face, keenly observing her every reaction.

Quinn was taken aback. She strained her memory, trying to recall this person, but her mind was a blank canvas. Yet, a faint pang in her heart suggested that this person held some significance. Her subconscious was screaming that this person was important, but she had completely forgotten about them.

"Have you forgotten her?"

Quinn nodded.

her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her. His hand tenderly caressed her face, his body reeking of smoke. The scent wafted from his sleeve, collar, and shoulder, a harsh reminder of his vice. "What

washing over her. She gestured frantically,

closer, his whisper

for the complete experience all for free. The

blinked, her gaze meeting his. She saw a whirlwind of emotions in his eyes, a complexity she couldn't comprehend. He leaned in, pressing a

intimate, their breaths mingling in the space between them. Quinn's grip on his collar tightened, her expression

command, and all Quinn could

was locked onto her clear eyes. At first glance, they appeared innocent, but a closer look revealed a deep void, as if any thought she harbored would be laid bare for

he played with them. Looking up,

affirmation met

us for the complete experience

and gestured,