THIRD POV
The hesitation on Roman's face lasted only a moment.
But Alexander saw it.
The question had landed exactly where he expected it to.
Roman's gaze drifted away from the trees and toward the porch railing instead, as though it suddenly contained the answer he was looking for.
It didn't.
Alexander already knew that.
Because if Roman had truly known what he wanted to do, he would have said it immediately.
It was either that he really had nothing in mind... or he wasn't sure about what he had in mind.
The uncertainty wasn't weakness.
It was honesty.
Alexander remained silent, giving Roman room to think.
Then, after a moment, Alexander decided to help him along.
"If Stonevale isn't where you want to be right now," he said evenly, "you're welcome to come back with us."
Roma
