Illusion of Freedom

Cleo stood frozen outside, as if the whole world had suddenly stopped moving.

The man's fingers tapped lightly on the stack of documents in his lap. His voice was cool. "Not coming in?"

Cleo's smile was still lingering on her lips, and for a long moment, it was like her heart finally remembered to beat again.

Dominic looked up at her and shot her a smile. "How did you know I was coming here on bus