Chapter 12 —Tempted by Hell

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Aylin shifted closer on the bench, as if the air between them had suddenly grown thicker.

“Can I really ask?” she insisted cautiously, never taking her eyes off him.

Roman nodded slowly, wearing that half-smile that seemed to challenge her without words.

“Go ahead. Surprise me.”

She bit her lower lip, hesitating for just a second before blurting out:

“What was she like?”

Roman didn't need her to say who she was asking about, or even her name; he knew immedi