ZARA.: Lena's request. The whole ride back to the apartment was painfully quiet. The air between us felt thick, so thick I could barely breathe. Noah hadn’t said a single word, not one. His jaw was tight, his eyes fixed on the road like he was lost somewhere else entirely. When he finally pulled up in front of the apartment, I climbed down slowly and handed him his helmet. It was already late. He didn’t say a word, just took the helmet from my hand, nodded slightly, and drove off without looking back. My chest tightened instantly. What the heck was going on with him? I let out a frustrated hiss under my breath and dragged myself inside, still replaying the silence in my head.The apartment was quiet, too quiet. Jace must’ve gone back to Amber. I tossed my bag on the couch and reach

