Only You Know

For a moment, her mind wandered to Ethan Montgomery. Sometimes, he enjoyed teasing her in a similar manner. His voice could be more commanding than Derek's, yet gentler at times. However, his actions were always assertive, holding her tight in his embrace, possessively asking her to be his.

Her cheeks flushed to the point of burning, and she uncomfortably shifted to the side.

Derek noticed her movement but didn't stop her. He simply smiled slightly and then withdrew his hand from her shoulder, leaning his head against the other side of the car to rest with his eyes closed.

Avery turned to look at his peaceful face, his breathing even and steady, his hand resting against the car window, appearing completely at ease.

She chuckled softly to herself and turned her gaze back outside to her side of the window. The night was dense with fog, the snowfall growing heavier, whisking against the car window before vanishing.