Completely Undone

Talia Pov

Grandma’s story got even louder downstairs, like she was auditioning for an opera.

I could see his Hands pulling slightly against the lace.

Choosing to stay.

"Talia," he said.

"Mm?"

"You're doing this deliberately."

"I'm being thorough."

A sound from deep in his chest.

THAT SOUND, Sparrow announced. PUT IT SOMEWHERE SAFE. WE ARE KEEPING THAT SOUND.

Grandma's voice from downstairs rose. S