The safehouse hummed with quiet energy as Ethan and Lisa moved about the kitchen, discussing the grocery list with the efficiency of teammates on a mission. Ethan grabbed the car keys from the counter, tossing them lightly in his palm.
"Alright, lovebirds," he said, turning to Liam and Olivia, who were seated together on the couch. "Don’t burn the place down while we’re gone."
Lisa smirked, casting a knowing glance at Olivia. "Or burn up the place," she added with a playful wink.
Olivia rolled her eyes but couldn’t suppress a smile. “You two are relentless.”
Ethan laughed, opening the front door. “Relentless is our brand. We’ll be back in an hour.”
As the door shut behind them, a heavy silence settled in the house—not awkward, but charged. Liam leaned back against the couch, his arms
