"Go take a shower and get some sleep," Waylen said roughly, patting her back.

He moved away, leaning on the counter and lighting a cigarette. Even these simple moves looked smooth.

Lila watched him quietly, feeling down.

She couldn't change her past. Besides, if it weren't for Grant, she'd never have met Waylen or ended up living here.

Finally, she gathered her courage and went to him.

Waylen looked at her curiously.

She took the cigarette from his mouth, ...