The Beginning Of All Sins

Olivia was drenched in sweat, unsure if it was from the heater or her fever. A tear lingered at the corner of her eye, her vision blurred by the heat.

Tyler only let go of her arms after a long time. He said, "Lie down."

Complying, Olivia moved her body but kept her gaze fixed on him.

"I'm really okay, Tyler," she repeated.

"I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about the baby," he explained, taking a seat beside her.

Instantly, Olivia understood. With her eyes lowered, she murmured, "I know."

She didn't expect him to be concerned for her.

"Drink some water."

Despite how beaten she looked, Tyler rose and filled a glass from the kettle. Returning to her side, he offered her the water.

Olivia noticed he was still wearing the same clothes as on TV-he must have just returned.

front of her. She felt like

helped her up after fetching

her eyes the moment he carried her. She held her head low, sitting up with the

to feed her water, but his chin touched the top of her head as soon as he looked

water, his chin brushed

felt uncomfortably close. She intended to drink the water once upright, only to realize she lacked the strength. Dizziness washed

leaving her too

When he

looked up

el?

fiery red

a meek little rabbit at the moment, one that

hid how grim his eyes were and fetched

gulping the water the moment her

his fingers threading through her hair,

glass quickly, Olivia still felt

like