Stay by My Side

The disappointment in the boy's eyes was obvious, but he still answered in a gentle, obedient tone, "Sure, no problem."

Sloane maintained her polite, distant smile and just stood there quietly, waiting for Vaughn.

As the boy walked away, he kept looking back at Sloane every few steps, probably hoping she'd call him back.

Sloane could read him like a book, but she kept silent.

After walking a few s