Chapter 69

• ELOISE
• After snacking, I led Adam out for a walk across the same sprawling field where I’d first encountered Callum. The setting was serene, with a gentle breeze carrying the faint warmth of the sun, contrasting sharply with the gravity of what I was about to share.
• We had been learning that openness might eliminate the need for power dynamics. I hoped Adam was also beginning to see the difference that our relationship was deepening.