After a tense moment, the door opened once more, and before they knew it, they were alone.
Carmen glanced up at Ronin, noticing the tension in his jaw and the stiffness in his shoulders. His gaze was fixed on the latch of the door, and his body pressed protectively against hers.
She could sense his mind racing, strategizing their next move. She admired his ability to stay calm and focused in the face of danger.
Ronin slowly eased his grip on her, but his vigilant stance remained unchanged. His voice was a mere whisper as he leaned in to speak near her ear, his breath hot against her skin. “We need to be careful. They might still be outside. Let’s wait here for a while and see if it’s safe to make a move.”
Carmen nodded, understanding the need for caution.
After a brief wait, they caut
