Going With The Flow

The big hand around my waist tightened almost imperceptibly for a couple of seconds.

I quickly glanced at Roman's face. His chiseled jaw tightened a bit, and his lips pressed together. He said to me, "Serena, I need to talk to my sister for a minute. Wait here, okay?"

Since my rebirth, I'd become more suspicious and sensitive. I nodded and turned to walk away.

Roman stayed behind to talk to the bi