No Second Chances

Declan's warm expression from just moments ago froze over in an instant.

I stood in the hallway, answering the call.

Roman's deep voice came through. "Where are you?"

I told him I was out having dinner with Hazel. Roman asked, "Are you coming home tonight?"

"Yeah, I am. You wanna come over?" I asked with a smile.

Roman's voice was a little husky. "It's been a while since we've seen each other."