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... Not tonight.

After their conversation, after the hug that lingered a little too long, he pulled away and told her he needed time. Time to sit with his thoughts, to let them settle instead of running from them.

Bella didn’t argue. She just gave him one last look, something between understanding and worry, before nodding. "Don’t stay up too late," she said softly.

James didn’t answer.

Now, he sat in the living room, sinking into the couch, staring at the tv.

...

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