Evening had settled softly over the city, painting the room in warm amber light that slipped through the curtains. Lea and Baron were tucked under the sheets, the hum of distant traffic faint below, and the flat felt cocooned in a quiet intimacy that only the two of them shared.
Lea turned toward him, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “I’ve decided,” she said, a spark in her eyes that made him sit up slightly. “I’m going to get my driving license.”
Baron raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable for a moment. “Your license?” he echoed.
“Yes,” she said, nodding, leaning back on her elbow. “And I want you to come to driving school with me.” Her tone was firm, playful, but carrying the excitement she felt. “We can make it something we do together on weekends. Another thing just f
