Jamie (Patreon)

“Roth?” He was feet away from the hallway when she snapped, “Jamie!”

He stopped.

“Is there anything I can do?” Her voice was hoarse with strain.

She willed him to turn around and face her. To come to her and kiss her. Instead, he stayed where he was. He kept his back to her as he said a firm and resolute, “No.”

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Can't give context for this scene, but it's a pivotal moment, a major shift in the story. Curious what you think is happening here...