Chapter 1: Introduction
Michelle felt the weight of the world lift off her shoulders as she stepped out of the police station and into Dameon's warm embrace. His strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her into a tight hug. She breathed in his familiar scent - a mix of his cologne and sweat from waiting for her outside the cold, unforgiving building.
"Hey, beautiful," Dameon murmured into her ear, his voice deep and comforting. "God, I missed you."
Michelle clung to him, feeling the warmth of his body seep into hers.
It had been a long few months without him, and she was desperate to feel his touch again. She pulled back and looked up at him, her piercing brown eyes meeting his.
"Hey, yourself," she replied, a small smile on her lips.
Dameon grabbed her duffel bag from the ground and started leading her towards his car, which was parked in the lot across the street. Michelle walked beside him, taking in the familiar sights of her hometown. She had missed it, and him, while she was away.