Chapter 9: Return to the Den
(Samantha's POV)
I squared my shoulders, drawing on my newfound resolve. "I'm not discussing this here."
His jaw tightened, but he nodded curtly. "Fine. The car's waiting."
I followed him through the terminal, maintaining a careful distance between us. The Moonbloom roses he'd brought remained clutched in his hand, their faint glow a reminder of happier times.
"I've arranged for your things to be collected from SilverCrest," he said over his shoulder. "You'll be coming home."
It wasn't a question. Typical Ethan.
"For now," I replied, my voice steady despite my racing heart. "We need to talk privately."
He stopped abruptly, turning to face me. "About?"
"Our separation," I said simply. "But I'd prefer to discuss it somewhere private, given our p
