The Short End of the Longing ★ Robert Keating

Treachery wrapped in charm, paradox she couldn't seem to escape, that's what Bobby was. He had an undeniable magnetism about him, a pull so powerful it defied logic. She hated how easily he could dismantle her defenses, leaving her vulnerable and questioning her own judgment. Yet, in the quiet moments when he wasn't around, she still found herself craving the chaos he brought.