Kendra POV
As my birthday drew nearer, anticipation, worry, and excitement filled the air. We didn’t want to be stressed so much, so we did what we should be doing. That was to relax.
Evan and I spent our days exploring the quaint village of Northbell, immersing ourselves in its rustic charm and soaking in the beauty of the surroundings. One time, we spent the afternoon on a picnic by the lake. Evan shifted to Nathan, and had his run, but never gave Nathan control after. I was sure it had something to do with him keeping distance between us. However, the more he wanted to put space, the more he was driving us closer to each other. As for myself, I was not forcing myself into anything. I wished we could be more, but then I contented myself with the fact that Evan liked me and he promised
