Holden couldn’t shake the impact she was having on him.

Despite being clear-headed, her unintentional allure was hard to ignore. Her actions and even her words stirred him deeply.

This was so unlike how he felt with Sadie. With Sadie, he was always level-headed, but with Ariana, he felt off balance.

Remembering how Ariana had held him, calling him her true love, a thrill went through Holden. His heart pounded and he wrestled to keep it steady.

Even as he tried to center himself, his heart gave in.

He sighed, a mix of frustration and acceptance, swung open the car door, and decided it was best to take her home.

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saying, “Theodore, stay.”

cradled Ariana, making his way

rang the bell. It was Melon who answered. The child had been waiting, worried since Ariana hadn’t returned. Seeing Holden holding

what’s wrong with you?” he exclaimed, voice

was quick to

fine. Just had a bit too much to

he carried Ariana inside, it took Melon a moment to compose himself from the sudden wave

I take her?”

you,” Melon replied, leading the

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