Safe Distance

"Serena, it's been great working with you," he said as he paid the bill. Just as we were about to leave, he suddenly reached out and pulled me into a quick hug.

I stiffened, but he let go right away, all gentlemanly. "Come back to Cresthaven sometime and drop by the office."

"I will," I replied, a little dazed. For a moment, it felt like Roman had matured overnight. Was I just imagining it?

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