Love Unspoken

Alexander held her close, gently stroking her hair. "It's just thunder. Don't be scared," he whispered.

With her cheek against his chest, she inhaled his familiar scent. The heavy rain drowned out his breathing. Lightning flashed, overpowering the nightlight and casting the bedroom in stark white.

Thunder followed, sounding as if it were right next to Quinn's ear through the open window.

She shut her eyes, waiting for the thunder to fade.

The rain got heavier, and they crouched under the window. Raindrops splashed in, chilling the back of her neck.

After about half an hour, the rain eased, and the thunder retreated, muffled by the clouds.

Quinn pushed away from him. "I'm fine, thanks."

Alexander stared at her. Her face was still pale, and her damp hair hung on both sides, making her look like her old self.

After a while, he stood up and closed the window.

and helped her up.

complicated look and then lowered

He looked at her for a

the door

bed and sat down, staring at the window. Outside was pitch black, and her reflection was

on the bed for half the

got up, and left the

was quiet, with only Olivia bustling about.

today," Olivia said cheerfully. Lately, Quinn had been getting up even earlier than Alexander, which

Quinn forced a smile.

breakfast," Olivia said, setting the

the utensils.

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been getting up later and later, unlike the Alexander she

it, grabbed her utensils, and started eating. Then she headed