Crimson Kisses
I stilled, heart snagging on the quiet pain in his voice.
“Luca… we’ve talked about this,” I said, kneeling beside him.
He gave a resigned nod, eyes downcast. “Yeah… because it’s not safe.”
I smiled, but it didn’t reach my soul. “That’s my goodbye,” I murmured, brushing a kiss to the crown of his head.
“Breakfast will be brought up. I’ve got… business.”
He looked up sharply, suspicion blooming in his eyes. “We just got here, and he’s already using you as a pawn?”