The night was quiet when Lucian pulled into the garage. The engine’s low hum faded as he turned off the ignition, leaving behind a heavy stillness that seemed to fill the air. He rested both hands on the steering wheel for a while, eyes fixed on the faint glow of the dashboard lights.
It had been a long day, another late meeting that dragged on longer than planned. He’d stayed behind to discuss final terms with a business partner, something that couldn’t wait till morning. Halfway through the meeting, he realized he’d forgotten his phone at home, but by then, it was already too late to go back for it.
Now, sitting there in the dark, he leaned his head back and exhaled softly. His tie felt too tight. His thoughts wandered, to Georgia.
He hadn’t called her in days. Work had swallowed him
