Anando thought he had said his goodbyes, but the meddling of his Sire and the confession of a woman from his past change everything. He returns to Haventown, not to fall in bed with Virginia again, but to ask her a question. When she stands in front of him, however, he finds himself unable to ask her that simple but so important question. Will he leave while he still can, or will he risk his heart and stay a little longer?
(14700 words)
This is book 10 in a series of 10 short stories. Book 1 is available for free on the author's website. All 10 books are available individually or as one ebook / paperback.
The series also has a novel-length sequel, Living Out of the Box.