Chapter 69: A Leak.

“Nora?” Roman said, stretching his hand to reach her, but Nora stepped away further.

“It's okay,” she said, her cheeks red with embarrassment. “Sorry about that.”

He stood there, berating himself. She’d wanted to kiss him, and he’d messed it up.

“I… it caught me by surprise,” he said, moving closer, trying to explain.

“It's okay,” she replied, her smile tight and strained. “I got Anita back, like