Over the weeks, Roman has been restless toward the sudden questions Alexa threw at him… Her sudden change in attitude tells that she's harbouring more than she let on. Confused but he isn't ready to let go.

He couldn't stop tapping against the window. The villa felt too quiet today, like the walls were holding their breath. The sun was up but he couldn't feel it. Birds were chirping, but it sounded static; everything felt off.

He squeezed his eyes shut, pressing his forehead against the cool ...