Chapter 41 Unspoken Bonds

• As Ella's pillow hit Reid's face, he chuckled, eyes mischievous. Amidst their banter, Ella's mind raced with questions.
• Reid caught her wrists, firm. "You took something from me," he said, his gaze unwavering. "I'm not letting go."
• When Ella stopped hitting the pillow, she let go of it. As soon as Reid let go of her, she could no longer hold back her feelings. Without thinking, she gently held Reid’s face in her hands and pulled her close for a quick kiss on the lips. She let go of him just as quickly as she had grabbed him, but they still felt connected.