Lines Crossed

Audrey shut the front door a little too fast and leaned against the wall, trying to steady her breath. Her pulse was still racing, her mind replaying everything that had just happened.

She touched her cheeks, startled by how warm they felt. Shame crawled up her spine like a slow burn.

'Seriously, Audrey? You fell asleep on Declan's shoulder?' She winced. 'As if it isn't bad enough that he's Gideon