Secrets exchanged between Jason and me
I inched nearer to Jason, my voice trembling as I confided my dread about the looming threat. “Jason, this situation is bound to explode, I can feel it,” I murmured, casting anxious glances at the gathering. His gaze remained locked on mine, comprehension slowly filling his expression. “We can manage this, Emily,” he promised, yet my stomach knotted at the prospect of facing a public showdown.
Secrets exchanged between Jason and me
Caught in the Grip of Distraction’s Clutches
As Jason prepared to speak, a sudden tap on my shoulder interrupted him. I spun around, confronted by an old family friend mere inches away. Their grin stretched wide, feeling overly practiced. “Emily! You’re all grown up now!” they announced, a strained cheerfulness in their voice. Forcing a polite smile, I concentrated on them, my mind racing with thoughts of where this unexpected encounter would lead us.
Caught in the Grip of Distraction’s Clutches
