Domestic Duet: Domestic Alliance & Asset
“Grilling him, she came around to face him, placing her hands flat to his chest giving him a harsh stare. “You killed his partner—a government-appointed commander—and no one investigated? Not even Ryner—no one? Why?” That should be impossible.
His face darkened, lips compressed, “His partner wasn’t killed.” His breathing labored, ribs expanding with every deep inhale. If she hadn’t known him, she’d have backed out of the room to run screaming, barely giving the scanner time to slide the doors op...en. It took a few seconds to push her fear away and form words. She rubbed her eyes, giving herself a moment to compose her shaky voice.
“Please talk to me…I hate it when you clam up and shut me out.” She smoothed her hand up his bare arm in a consoling manner. “I promise not to judge or roll my eyes…”
In his eyes, the reflection of the shuttles out the window appeared as he stared past her for an interminable minute. Soon she’d rub a hole in his arm if he didn’t hurry and say something.MoreLess
His face darkened, lips compressed, “His partner wasn’t killed.” His breathing labored, ribs expanding with every deep inhale. If she hadn’t known him, she’d have backed out of the room to run screaming, barely giving the scanner time to slide the doors op...en. It took a few seconds to push her fear away and form words. She rubbed her eyes, giving herself a moment to compose her shaky voice.
“Please talk to me…I hate it when you clam up and shut me out.” She smoothed her hand up his bare arm in a consoling manner. “I promise not to judge or roll my eyes…”
In his eyes, the reflection of the shuttles out the window appeared as he stared past her for an interminable minute. Soon she’d rub a hole in his arm if he didn’t hurry and say something.MoreLess
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