Chapter 26 Shellshocked

• AURELIA
• As the car pulled up in front of my apartment building, I let out a soft sigh, a wave of relief washing over me. I gazed out the window, avoiding the lingering stare of the man sitting beside me.
• I had maintained this position throughout the ride, unable to meet his gaze after what happened at the boutique. Heat crawled up my cheeks at the mere thought of it. I still can't believe we did that in public, ultimately crossing off one of the things on my bucket list.