Secondhand Roses

"Perfect." A sharp gleam lit Dante's eyes as he stepped closer and took Marcella's hand without hesitation.

She did not stop him.

Dante's smile grew wider, clearly pleased, as he opened the door and led her outside.

Sylvia's resonance sessions ended around the same time.

She and her five mates were preparing to leave when a staff member hurried over, arms wrapped around an enormous bouquet of vivi