Torn Defenses

They stood facing each other, just a few steps apart.

Cleo's face was blank as she turned to leave.

Dominic took a deep breath and slowly followed after her.

Cleo went to take a bath. Knowing Dominic was waiting outside, she didn't feel like coming out, so she just soaked in the tub a bit longer.

Half an hour later, he knocked on the door, clearly losing his patience.

Cleo was seriously about to l