Dianne paused at the doorway, fingers tightening around her bag.
Her heart was still racing from the moment he asked her to stay — that soft “You don’t have to leave tonight… stay with me,” still echoing in her head.
“Roy,” she murmured softly, eyes darting away.
“You’re asking me to stay, but… I didn’t bring any clothes.”
His lips curved in a slow, warm smile — the kind that reached his eyes.
“You don’t need anything,” he said gently.
“You can take one of my shirts. They’ll be big enough to keep you warm… and you’d look beautiful in them.”
Her cheeks heated instantly.
“Are you sure?” she whispered.
“Baby,” he murmured, stepping closer, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, “I’m very sure.”
Her heart flipped violently at the word “baby.”
He said it like a promise.
“Okay,” s
