CHAPTER 66

Elijah’s POV

Looking at Sophia's back as she fled into the apartment building, I couldn't help but feel the weight of the last few days pressing down on me. The wonderful, intimate, wild moments we'd shared seemed to replay in my mind, each memory a vivid flash that made my heart ache with longing.

God, how I want to be with her again, to feel the warmth of her body and see that spark in her eyes!

The thought of it made me chuckle and shake my head in disbelief. Of all the things that could happen, this unexpected reunion had to be the funniest and most unexpected twist life had thrown at me in a long time.

Just as I was about to leave, I noticed a small figure near Sophia's apartment. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized the little girl—Reese. She held a stuffed toy in her hand, and was skipping along the sidewalk.

What’s she doing here?

My curiosity piqued, and a sense of protectiveness surged within me. I got out of the car and walked over to her.

“Hey, Reese?” I called sof