Chapter 103

Cameron caught the lid, and Teresa was swept into his arms. It was the first time in a long while that they had held each other like this. Only then did Cameron vaguely realize that Teresa carried a gentle scent—soft, warm, and comforting. His chin rested in the hollow of her shoulder, his senses filled with her subtle fragrance. It was a light, comforting scent. When Teresa realized she was being held so closely by Cameron, her mind went blank. Her body stiffened, unable to move. Her back pressed against his chest, solid and warm, as if it could melt her. For a long moment, neither of them spoke. Time seemed suspended. If not for the steam dripping from the lid or the crackling flames on the stove, it might have felt endless. Teresa thought fleetingly how wonderful it would be if time could stay like this. But she knew better. Between her and Cameron, happiness was never truly possible. The silence stretched between them until it became unbearable. Finally, Teresa found her