Silent Divide

Roth blinked, caught between anger, desire, and a deeper, unnameable ache.

Kira wrenched her arm free, closing her eyes and drawing in a sharp, steadying breath. “Look! I’m too exhausted to even argue. Just… leave me alone, okay?”

She swiped her key card, stepped inside, and pushed the door shut with a soft click, the sound ringing far louder than she expected. The hallway fell silent—except for