I close my eyes and snuggle into Vik’s firm side. His abs so hard that he is almost uncomfortable, but yet I am not able to move away from him. My whole-body aches and touching him somehow makes me feel better. I breathe him in deeply having missed the smell of his skin. He continues to read to me… this is my idea of heaven. “The ride to the ball is quick but feels an eternity as each moment away from Anders feels for Carlina as if a year of internal pain. Her mother places her lace gloved hand onto Carlina’s and squeezes it with excitement as they begin to pull up to the ball. With a deep breath, Carlina exits the carriage, taking her mothers arms and approaching the door. They climb the stairs, Carlina putting on her best face as she is acutely aware that