My gaze meets back with Jen, as doubt and worry begins to fill me, knowing if Romeo could have heard our last statement, what else might he have heard, especially when we called each other by our real identities. Could he have heard us? My gaze goes back to meet Romeo, as a small smile makes it’s way to my lips, for if Romeo wishes to feign pretense, I can also do the same, knowing quite well he might not have actually have heard anything concrete per se. “Romeo,” I acknowledge his presence while he comes closer to us. “How do you feel?” Romeo asks me, while he now towers me on the bed. “I’ve definitely been better.” I respond, while I move positions on the bed, causing a wince from my lips. “Stay still Aurora. You need to heal.” Romeo tells me. “I need to heal doesn’t mean I shou

