Eden and you have always been competitive. He always had some sarcastic comment ready to get under your skin, and you always fired back, refusing to let him win.

But today, you didn’t have it in you. When he started again, you ignored him, staring past him without a word.

“Nothing to say?” Eden asked, his voice unsure.

When you stayed silent, he stepped closer, concern flickering in his eyes. “What happened to you?” he asked softly, his tone a far cry from his usual teasing.

You still didn’t answer, but the next thing you knew, his arms wrapped around you. And for the first time, you didn’t push him away—you let him hold you.