Chapter 16 Because Of You

• As they stepped out of the house, Tessa felt exhilarated, feeling the warm sun on her skin. She exhaled a breath of fresh air, her emotions swirling. Emotions she didn't know existed before now. And she understood the reason why: the reason why she could breathe, the reason why she was like the invisible Iron Man, why she was so daring. Being around Marco was the cause of this development. He made her powerful and vulnerable at the same time. Powerful to others but vulnerable to him.
• Marco watched her with a gentle smile as she savoured the moment, forgetting she wanted to “take care of him.”
• He placed his hand on his jaw and winced, Ouch, grabbing Tessa's attention.