She dropped her eyes and her cheeks flooded with colour. He tucked a finger under her chin and lifted her face, capturing her eyes with his gaze. “I know about the pigs,” he said and resignation flooded her eyes. “I just don’t know why.”

She didn’t say anything, but swung the door wide and motioned him to follow her. He closed the door behind himself and walked behind her, trying to take in her apartment as she led him to the second bedroom. With eyes downcast, she swung it ...