Evelyn drove home quickly. Other than sounding worried, Roman's voice from the call sounded like he was slightly mad.

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The moment she stepped into the house, she barely had time to close the door before a pair of arms pulled her in. Roman’s clean and familiar scent surrounded her instantly. “Where have you been?” he asked, his voice low against her ear.

Evelyn let out a small breath and wrapped her arms around his back. “I was at Lena’s,” she said. “I’m sorry. I should have called.”

“Mm.”

He pulled back just enough to look at her, his hands coming up to cup her face. “Leo told me you...