Adam searched her eyes, his brows slightly raised. “Are you sure?”
Elena nodded, her heart pounding. “I’ve had enough of this party. Let’s just go somewhere—anywhere but here.”
Without hesitation, Adam took her hand, his grip firm and reassuring. Together, they slipped back inside the house, weaving discreetly through the crowd. Steve’s voice still boomed over the speakers, announcing the next round of festivities, but Elena hardly noticed. Her focus was solely on Adam and the unspoken promise of escape.
Grace spotted them as they neared the exit. She raised a questioning eyebrow but didn’t stop them, merely giving Elena a subtle nod of encouragement.
Once outside, the cool night air greeted them again, the distant sound of fireworks punctuating the silence. Adam led her to his car par
