No Strings Attached

"Uh-huh, I'm here."

"When can I see you?"

Her voice had a slight nasal quality to it, and at the sound, lan felt a tremor in his heart. "Sweetheart, step out onto the balcony and see how thick the snow is. Send me a picture." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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Clara dragged herself up from the couch lethargically and stood by the window. Blinking away the sleep from her eyes, she peered down at a world blanketed in white. She leaned against the window sill, tilting her head back to gaze at the sky where snowflakes danced their descent.

With a soft sigh, she murmured, "It's still coming down, lan. I'm afraid we won't be together for Christmas."

lan chuckled softly, "Missing me that much?"

"Mmm, a lot."

"Then keep your eyes peeled and look outside."

Clara gazed out the window. Suddenly, specks of light appeared against the snowy backdrop. Under Clara's watchful eye, the lights gradually formed a

snowy grounds, lighting up the night sky. They bloomed like

Her throat felt like it was clogged

balcony, a sly smile playing on his lips. "Clara, I

choked voice, Clara began, "lan,

finish, she saw a tall and broad silhouette standing beneath the heart of lights. The man was clad in a black coat,

seemed to stop, reminiscent of their reunion three years ago. She stared

a smile. "Clara,

"Okay, wait for me."

bothering to change, Clara threw on a long down coat over her pajamas and dashed

thrilled to bits,

ankles with each step, the bells

"lan."

into his embrace. His cool nose brushed against Clara's warm cheek as his deep, pleasant voice whispered in her ear. "Baby, I

her eyes shimmering