Neil could still feel the warmth of Lena’s arms wrapped around his waist from behind. The embrace was simple, yet somehow it held him in place, stopping him from leaving the room.

“Don’t go…” Lena’s voice was soft, almost a whisper, but it pierced straight into Neil’s heart.

Neil halted. He slowly turned until his face was directly in front of hers. Their gazes met, and for a moment the world seemed to stop spinning.

“Why?” Neil asked in a low voice, his eyes searching deep ...