"There you are."
Ricci turned to face the newcomer. He knew without turning that it was a voice he had become so used to, and yet, he turned to see. He met Siena's gaze and watched her join him by the balcony of their bedroom.
She was just a few steps from him when he pulled her to his side. He ran his hand over her arm as they both stared down the skyline. It was just noon and the sun had been high in the sky. Only moments ago, some clouds had moved to conceal it and now a light breeze blew.
Siena stepped away from Ricci, but then he pulled her into his arms again as his head lightly rested on hers, soaking in the scent of her shampoo.
"Stop it," he whispered into her hair.
"Stop what?"
"Stop pulling away from me," Ricci answered. "Don't distance yourself from me. I can see it in y
