Chapter 51 I BELONG TO MYSELF

The next morning came too quickly.

I woke to find Kieran already awake, watching me with an intensity that made my heart ache.

His fingers traced lazy patterns on my bare shoulder, and I could feel his reluctance to let this moment end.

"We don't have to do this," he said quietly.

"We could find another way."

"There is no other way," I said,