Chapter 15 : The Next Breadcrumb

Theodora's POV

We were approaching the last known location of the cargo ship holding Sol. I was feeling better now than I did earlier after talking to Mads. He always knew how to make me feel better. A smile curled the side of my mouth thinking about how he demolished a stack of pancakes. Ellie couldn't get them out fast enough.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss him. Because I did. I missed how he knew me and how I never felt the need to hide anything from him. After all, Mads was my friend before we fling-ified our relationship.

I sighed, not knowing why I dwelled over him. Mads and I would never happen. I wasn't a loving person. I wasn't passionate or romantic. I didn't even like cuddling. Mads was too sweet and too thoughtful to not be reciprocated.

Sure he came across as rude and cold at times, but once he made that connection, Mads was a real softie. Stupid to think we could be casual. I liked him too much to be transactional. But I had to leave it there. I'd only kee