MADISON
My body is nestled into the passenger side of the car, my hair cascading over my shoulder. I release a deep breath, unaware that it would be the last moment of calm before the storm, freezing as Caden leans in closer.
His eyes lock onto my lips, his warm breath caressing my skin. The intensity in his hazel gaze ignites a spark deep within me, raising the hairs on my neck in anticipation.
My mouth goes dry, and despite swallowing, my nerves persist. Panic sets in.
Clutching the fabric of my gown nervously, I brace myself as he leans in even further. Our foreheads touch, and for a fleeting second, I allow myself to imagine what I can't have. But reality crashes in, reminding me of his past rejection.
The click of the seat belt shatters the moment, and I watch as he retreats, shu
