Fallon
The towering wrought-iron gates opened slowly, revealing the sprawling estate beyond. Reid’s new mansion loomed against the gray sky—a sleek blend of glass, stone, and impossible wealth. The perfectly manicured lawns stretched wide, and a shimmering infinity pool reflected the soft afternoon light.
It was stunning.
And it felt…Huge. Too huge.
Like I might get swallowed whole.
The car’s engine hummed into silence as Reid shifted into park, his fingers tapping the steering wheel once before turning toward me. “Welcome home.”
Home.
The word hit somewhere tender, somewhere I wasn’t ready to examine. My chest tightened.
I didn’t answer.
The front doors opened to reveal a massive foyer with marble floors and a grand staircase sweeping up to the second level. Tall windows flooded
