The night air was cool as Lena and Grayson walked out of her mother’s house. The dinner had gone smoothly, or at least, that’s how it must have seemed to everyone else. But inside, Lena felt like she could barely breathe.
Her grandfather’s words still echoed in her head.
"Once you make a vow, you don’t break it."
She stole a glance at Grayson. His face was unreadable, his steps calm as they headed toward the car. He had played the role of a perfect husband all night. But now, the act was over.
And so was their time together.
Grayson unlocked the car, pulling open the driver’s door. Lena hesitated for a second before sliding into the passenger seat. The silence between them was heavy, stretching as he started the engine and pulled out of the driveway.
The road was dark, streetlights c
