"Until you leave again," Adam said, eyes flicking up briefly. Reminding himself of that fact felt like an icicle to the heart. Ronan was only back briefly. As briefly as possible. And then he would be gone. Adam would have his recommendation, at least, as promised, but he wouldn't have Ronan.

The many fractures in his heart shifted and ached. Adam stirred his coffee, watching a tiny bubble spin on the surface. "And then where?"