Chapter 44
NickI spotted Micky the minute she stepped into the hotel lobby and hustled to catch her.
"I figured if I waited here long enough, you'd be back." I scrutinized her face, searching for a clue that would unleash her forgiveness.
"Good bet."
"I just want to talk. Please," I begged.
"Not here," she said, pulling me toward the elevator.
We rode up to our floor in silence. I ran through every possible thing I could say to her. I could feel her heart slamming shut on me. If I didn't make an impact on her now, I might never see her again once we got home. I swiped my key to open the door and gestured for Micky to enter first. She thrust her shoulders back as if preparing herself for battle.
"Have a seat," I said, planting myself on the bed.
"I'll stand, thanks."
I noted the de
