Alex grabbed my wrist quickly and stopped me in my tracks. I glanced up at him, shocked. I couldn't read him right this second. I panicked. "I'm sorry." I pulled my hand back to my chest. Did I just ruin this moment? I'm such an idiot! "No, don't apologise, Lucy." He grabbed hold of my hand and squeezed it gently. I was slightly confused. I thought I'd just repulsed him for a split second. I wasn't ready for The words coming out of his mouth next. "I want you to," he groaned. "God, Lucy, I really do. But I want to be able to reciprocate, and I want you to want me to do so. I want you to feel ready. I don't want to pressure you into anything," he said with a hint of emotion behind his voice. -------------------------------------------------------------- Lucy has always been the girl in the background. Quiet, driven, and chasing a future in music. When she crosses paths with Alex, a charismatic musician, their connection is undeniable. But just as quickly as he appears, he's gone. Fate has other plans. When Alex unexpectedly re-enters her world, their bond deepens, but not everyone is happy about it. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Lucy is forced to confront what-and who-truly matters.