*Shelby*

As I sat across from Katie at the small bistro, I took a sip of my iced tea. A warm breeze filtered through the window, and the clinking of silverware was muffled by the thick chatter of nearby patrons.

I closed my eyes and let myself forget the chaos for a moment. For just a brief moment, I felt like my world wasn't spinning out of control.

Katie met my gaze, her eyes wide with both surprise and confusion. "I can't ...