“You’re saying you wanted her to treat you like—” “A living, breathing doll? No. Of course not. But after my father died and I was hurt in the accident, my mother lost it. She’s always been afraid I’m going to die or disappear. I’m certain she’s shocked I’ve survived Flighthaven this long. She’s… No, I don’t want to revisit my past. It’s over, and I plan to never feel trapped like that again.” He eases closer. I risk covering his hand with mine and love it a little too much when he doesn’t pull away.
