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.

her up. "It shouldn't thunder

look

stay long. He looked at her

the

to the bed and sat down, staring at the window. Outside was

for half the night, listening to the rain until

got up,

bustling about. Sounds came from

earlier than Alexander, which Olivia saw as a sign of recovery. Olivia

Quinn forced a smile.

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sat down and picked up the

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up later and

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