~Astrid~
After spending a few days in New York, we finally returned to Seattle, and boy, were things awkward.
Adrian had completely shut down after I spent a ridiculous amount on shopping. Strangely, the thought of him being pissed off brought me a twisted sense of satisfaction.
When the car finally stopped in the garage, Adrian stepped out, adjusting his collar with that stiff, controlled air he always had. I stared at my phone for a second before climbing out too.
"I'm going out," I announced casually. He froze mid-step, slowly turning around to look at me.
His gaze flicked down my body, lingering, and I c****d my head slightly to the side, arching a brow.
"And where exactly are you going?" he asked, his tone cool but with an edge that wasn’t hard to miss.
I sighed, tucking a stra
