C23 The Man Who Remembers

Aliyah

I took his hand not knowing what to expect after, my body still shook from the whole ordeal and my mind still raced with questions.

Theo looked at my shaking fingers and intertwined them with his steady ones.

“You'd be fine, I give you my word”

I nodded like that was what it took to earn my trust, like believing him would actually protect me and my child.

“My house isn't far off