Release (Release #1)

by Aly Martinez

I’d often wished we had a cool story about when our relationship transitioned from that of tolerating each other to discovering we were two halves of one soul. But the truth is Thea and I evolved much like the seasons: slow, steady, and unstoppable.

A chill went down my spine as his gaze dipped to my mouth. “Swear to me.” “I swear. It’s me and you forever, Ramsey.” “I swear too.” His voice only became more urgent. “I can’t do this without you.” “Do what?” He lifted one shoulder in a half shrug. “Breathe.”