ROMAN POV

Flames dance before us.

Fire crackling the tension between us.

Rose's anger still simmering.

My frustration matching hers.

"You can't keep running like this," I say reasonable calm.

Rose scoffs.

"You think I have a choice?. I don't want you anywhere near me. I don't want your kindness but you insisting"

Her voice laced with venom

I take a step closer.

Eyes locked on hers.

" Why do you keep tormenting me by sticking around?" She ask in a rather broken voice

" Because I care. You mean a lot to me Rose" I confess

Rose's gaze falter for an instant then hardens.

"Don't lie to me, Roman,"...