Unfinished Business

Nadia

My body betrayed me and a shudder ran down my spine that had nothing to do with the cold door pressing into my back.

“You almost died. You can’t just…” I sputtered like a dying engine.

“I can.” A faint, crooked almost-smile touched the corner of his mouth. “And I just did.”

The arrogance was back, but softer around the edges. His eyes were more dark brown now though I could see a few gold fl