Shade moved quickly, stuffing clothes into the duffle without even pretending to fold them. He didn't stop to check if I was ready. He didn't glance back. Everything about him made it clear he expected me to follow. I stayed quiet, knowing better than to fight him in this state. He moved like someone ready for war.
He zipped the bag shut and slung it over his shoulder. We walked out.
He didn't slow. We climbed the stairs. I kept close. My heartbeat tried to match his. I didn't ask where. I already knew.
The rooftop door stood ahead. He shoved it open, dragged me with him into the cold air. The sound of breathy, broken moans hit me first.
Cy had Hailee up against the back wall. She wrapped herself around him, grinding in like she needed him to stay upright. He held her there and moved
