make longer, 1500 word count. drag the conversation, the scene, the emotions, the details

Damien stood outside Ivy’s office building long after she disappeared inside.

Her words stayed with him.

Let her heal.

He drove away slowly, his hands tight on the wheel, his chest heavy. That night, he did not return to his world. He stayed in the human city, sitting in his car until the lights in the buildings dimmed and the streets grew quiet.

He needed to be close.

Not to interfere.

Not to push.

Just ...