Closing the Gap

Rowan led Sloane up to his room. "Don't let what my father said bother you," Rowan remarked, his tone impatient.

Sloane was momentarily taken aback, but then she offered a reassuring smile. "Mr. Sinclair didn't say anything inappropriate."

Rowan hesitated, the words choking him. "I…"

"It's okay, I don't mind," Sloane said with a warm, reassuring smile.

Rowan felt a lump in his throat as emotion ov