Something Like Fate

by Amy Lea

Now, you might be wondering about me. How did I find The One? My Forever? I’d love to dazzle you with a heart-stopping fairy tale woven with sunshine, rainbows, and glittery unicorns. But it would be bullshit.

I was stunned he was even paying attention to me with his bootleg Hemsworth-brother looks.

I’ve always wondered what it would feel like with someone who feathers the tips of his fingers across my jaw, stares lovingly into my eyes, and tells me I’ve “bewitched him heart and soul.” Who blesses me with a passionate, toe-curling kiss, altering my body chemistry forevermore.

I’ve always had a mild interest in everything and a passion for nothing.

“Grief is love persevering.”

“I want that kind of love.” “That’s the kind of love you deserve.” Thank you, I say with my eyes. He has the uncanny ability to know exactly what I need to hear.

I laugh, trying to hold on to this moment, cement it in my mind. There’s no way I’m letting him go.

I laugh because otherwise I’ll cry. “Maybe my true soulmate is a dog.” He swings me a look. “Well, if you’re still alone and miserable at fifty, I’ll marry you.”

“Wait a minute . . . I didn’t think nice boys kissed like that,” I say when he pulls away. His brow flicks wickedly. “Oh yes, they fucking do.

The way I want to curl into him like he’s a pile of fresh, warm laundry.

My whole life I’ve thought with my head, and you . . . you make me think with my heart.”

Being with Caleb felt like being whisked away on life’s greatest adventure, but Teller feels like coming home.

Your sunshine is the closest thing to magic I’ve ever experienced. You’ve completely ruined me for anyone else.”