No Second Chances

Valerie was done eating and took one last sip of coffee. “I'm done, so I'll take my leave.”

After saying that, she grabbed the receipt and headed to the cashier. However, Dominic grabbed her wrist before she could do so. “Wait a moment.”

While looking at her restrained wrist, Valerie raised an eyebrow. “Mr. Thorne?” Her smile had faded.

Dominic loosened his grip on her hands and flung the recei