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Chapter 26

The evening is calm, the soft hum of the movie playing in the background mixing with the crackle of the fire in the fireplace. Luke and I are nestled on the couch, wrapped in a cozy blanket. It’s one of those rare, peaceful nights where the world outside feels distant, and it’s just the two of us.

I try to shake off the unease from earlier today with Donnie. Our conversation had left me feeling conflicted, but Luke’s presence here, the warmth of his body against mine, helps to push those thoughts aside.

“Is this okay?” Luke asks, his voice low and reassuring, as he adjusts the blanket around us.

“It’s perfect,” I reply, snuggling closer. “Just us and a movie.”

He smiles, pressing a kiss to the top of my head. “Good. I’ve missed these quiet nights with you.”

I smile back, feeling content. We’ve picked a classic movie—something light and easy that doesn’t require too much mental energy. The film plays on, but my attention is more focused on Luke and the comforting rhythm of his breathi
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