Rekindled Embers

nger with each passing day. But the weight of our deception hung o

unexpected arrival at the hotel where we were staying. My heart

oice low and menacing. "You're the

k down. "We're adults, making our

d at me, fists flying. I defended myself, but

but the damage was done. Our secret was out

ome a dangerous game. We had to be careful,

e knew our secret was out, and the repercussions would be