We returned home was quiet, but there was an unspoken peace lingering between Delilah and me. After taking her out to cool off, I could tell she was still holding back a little, but at least she wasn’t ignoring me anymore.
As we approached the house, a sudden sensation crawled up my spine. Something wasn’t right. My senses sharpened, and I instinctively slowed down. My eyes scanned the area, the faint sound of movement catching my attention.
“Delilah,” I said suddenly, halting in my tracks.
She stopped and turned to me, confused. “What?”
“I just realized we forgot something—beer.” I forced a casual tone. “And we need some meat too. We should enjoy the night properly, right?”
Delilah frowned slightly, sensing something off. “You never forget things like that.”
I chuckled lightly, rub
