Sophia’s POV
The quiet didn’t last forever.
It never does.
I heard the front door open first.
A soft click.
Then laughter.
Low.
Close.
Familiar.
I lifted my head slightly from Colton’s shoulder, my heart doing that small, curious flip it always did when I heard Emily’s voice.
And then…
The door opened.
Emily walked in first.
And I knew.
Before she even said a word.
Her face was glowing.
Not just smiling…
Glowing.
Like something inside her had been lit up and refused to dim.
Sean followed behind her, one hand casually brushing against hers like it belonged there now.
Like it had found its place.
My lips curved slowly.
“Oh?” I said, sitting up straighter. “Why do you look like that?”
Emily bit her lip.
Actually bit her lip.
Trying, and failing, to hold it in.
“Say i
