Her eyes softened as Tyler played with her hair, and she let herself bask in the moment. This was only her fourth day here, but being with Tyler felt inexplicably right. He was kind, and gentle, but strong enough to handle Ele's brokenness and baggage. He hadn't shied away from her when she had admitted her past, but promised to help put Ele back together.

She could feel herself becoming loyal to Tyler, and Ele wondered if this is what it was like to become attached to someone.

"I like that thought."