NICOLE

I meet Roman several blocks away from Mason's home.

As soon as I get in the car, his heavenly scent invades my nostrils. It's such a clean, masculine scent. I'm completely addicted to it.

Without a word, he drives me to our destination, and the whole time, I wonder if this is finally it. Will this be the last time we'll see each other? Roman's quiet, which is unusual.

The drive isn't that long. The rooftop restaurant sits like a crown atop a luxury hotel downtown, one I've heard of ...