Reluctant Sanctuary

Maya's hand, hidden beneath the blanket, clenched involuntarily as she dropped her gaze and murmured, "You shouldn't have come back."

Desmond let out a cold laugh, "You're right, I shouldn't have. I was a fool to worry about you, just embarrassing myself!" With that, he slammed the door behind him and left.

Maya pressed her lips together, a flicker of conflict crossing her eyes. The more Desmond s