I felt like a noose was tightening around my neck. I shook off the feeling and shook my head a little. “Oh…why is that?”
“Because.” He took in a deep breath through his nose. “You deserve way better than me.”
We just sat there staring at each other until there was a soft knock at the door. “Come in.” Rowan called out, his eyes never leaving mine.
Clara came in with another cart. “I brought your four bottles. Just in case, and the chef gave me two slices of your favourite strawberry cake, Amy.” She smiled as she pushed the cart over. “I’ll just leave the cart here. Once you are all finished, just push it out into the hall.” She gave us both a small bow and then left us alone.
I grabbed my glass and took another sip as he finished the first bottle. I waited for another minute, then I s
