A Whispered Promise

“DEEPEST SYMPATHIES,” Cole said as soon as he met Cami’s eyes. They were still red and puffy from all the crying; after all, she had come straight from the funeral. “Should we postpone the meeting?”

“No, I’m fine,” Cami forced a smile, trying her best to look like it hadn’t been such an emotional day. “The project will begin soon, so I wanted to get everything done before then.”

“All right let’s f