Zoe arrived at Chloe’s penthouse just after dusk.

When Chloe opened the door, Zoe stood there looking exhausted, eyes swollen from days of grief and sleepless nights.

Chloe stepped aside immediately.

She glanced over Zoe’s shoulder instinctively, knowing she wouldn’t see her. Only the one bound to her could.

Still… the air felt crowded.

“I’m sorry,” Zoe said softly as she walked inside. “For putting you through this… after everything you’ve already been through.”

Chloe ...