Charles watched as her expression shifted – his eyes drifting between her eyes and lips as she grinned. And then he asked his question and her smile all-but faded. Still visible though noticeably absent.
“Because…” Charles began, letting a sigh escape his lips, “Fine. Answer that and I’ll answer a question of yours.”
“Because…” Charles began, letting a sigh escape his lips, “Fine. Answer that and I’ll answer a question of yours.”


