An Unexpected Confession

Roman gave a faint smile. "I was actually planning to ask you out later."

"I'm heading to Oakhaven for work tomorrow," Serena said, taking slow sips from her coffee cup.

"How long will you be away?" Roman asked softly.

"Declan said they need a new hotel over there, and he wants me to take charge of the project," I explained, glancing up at him.

Roman looked stunned for a moment.

"I didn't expect h