newborn reader - 74’s Reviews > The Stranger in Seat 8B > Status Update

"Is that so bad?" I ask her. "If you're Annie only to me? Will your stellar, ice queen reputation crumble with a single nickname?"

The smile peeks through then. "Don't be ridiculous."

My heart is fucking soaring at the sight of her letting her shields down again. Even if it's just the tiniest bit. It’s progress, and it’s beautiful.