A Fragile Peace

KELLAN’S POV

I didn’t let go of her.

Not for more than a few seconds the entire night.

Piper stayed tucked against my side as if she belonged there, my arm wrapped firmly around her waist, my thumb brushing slow circles against her hip whenever I felt her tense.

The music was loud, laughter echoed across the marble hall, glasses clinked, deals were whispered in corners but none of it mattered. All