The air in Thorne's office was cold, and the silence was engulfing. Thorne stood behind the window as it rained heavily,
It wasn't the season of rain and yet…here it was splattering heavily. Thunder rumbled in the clouds.
Thorne stood there, unmoving, looking out at the sky. His gaze was distant.
Adina stepped in quietly. She didn't say a word at first. She just stood there, taking in the rigid line of his back, the tension in his frame.
She dropped the cup of tea she had with her and stepped closer to him, wrapping her arms around his torso. He welcomed her easily, like he had been expecting her. He was.
Just like he could feel her every emotion, she could feel his too.
"I brought you tea," she said quietly against his back.
Thorne said nothing at first, then he nodded, turning to face her now. He caressed her cheek softly and smiled, but it was nothing like she was used to.
Adina couldn't find it in herself to return the smile. "I'm sorry," she said.
