Chapter 148

• She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. It felt nice, to be in his arms. Something was comforting and safe about it. She hadn't felt this way in a long time.
• When William finally let go, she looked up at him. Their eyes met, and they both knew that something had changed between them. They had crossed a line, and there was no going back. William pushed the moment further by crashing his lips into hers and they both kissed. Bridget reciprocated.
• Bridget was surprised by the kiss, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she found herself kissing him back. The kiss was gentle, yet passionate. It felt like a lifetime and a moment all at once. They finally broke apart, their breath coming in gasps.