LUCIAN’S POV
“Hi, honey!”
Under the soft glow of the light from the fireplace and the screen of her phone, Sera’s cheeks tinged pink as she smiled at her son.
“Hi Mom!” Daniel’s bright voice came through the device. “I wanted to call to know how the party went.”
Sera’s eyes darted to me over the phone, and she gave me an apologetic look. I shook my head, mouthing for her to take the call.
I saw her war with the decision between talking to her son and addressing what had just happened between us.
But I made the decision for her. I stood from the couch, putting distance between us. I pointed to the door and mouthed, ‘I’ll see you tomorrow.’
She opened her mouth as if to protest, but then—
“Mom?” Daniel called out. “Are you busy? I can call back later—”
“Oh, no, honey,” she said, turning her attention back to her phone. “I’m here; I can talk.”
When her eyes met mine again, I smiled. ‘Good night.’
