The Golden Tether

Vivienne’s POV

“You’re asking too many questions at once, Vika.”

That tone. That detached, controlled tone Val always used when all I wanted from him was to just feel something, sent me over the edge.

“Too many questions?” I snapped. “Are you serious right now?” My hands clenched at my sides as frustration burned hot in my chest. “You disappear for days without a single call, and when I finally se