The glass doors of the Bennett & Co. corporate plaza pushed open, releasing Caroline into the humid afternoon air. She had hoped the walk from her car to the lobby would offer a moment of quiet, but the tall figure leaning against the marble pillar near the main entrance shattered that expectation instantly.
Finn Forbes took a step forward the moment he saw her. He looked uncharacteristically disheveled. His navy designer jacket was unbuttoned, his silk tie loosened at the collar, and dark shadows ringed his eyes. For four years, Caroline had associated that face with safety, ambition, and shared dreams. Today, looking at him only brought a bitter, hollow sting.
"Caroline," Finn said, his voice raw as he reached for her arm.
"Don't touch me, Finn," Caroline said, her voice dropping into
