Primal Desire

The rest of the meal passed in a blur of lively conversation and playful banter, filling the room with warmth. It felt like the perfect family gathering, and I couldn’t help but feel lucky to be a part of it.

After saying our goodbyes, we left the Vance family home, and by the time we were on the road, fatigue hit me hard. I had stayed up late finishing an assignment and didn’t even realize I’d fa