A Heart Gone for Good
After a moment, he let out a sigh.
"When you're done with this act, come home with me."
I ignored him completely, scooping up the pancake.
"Your order's ready, sir. Eat it while it's hot. I'll step out and leave you in peace."
He grabbed my wrist.
"Stop pretending, Madison Decker."
His eyes were red.
"If you've really forgotten me, then why are your hands shaking?"
I answered calmly, "A stun baton did that when I was in prison. The aftereffects never went away."