Raelynn
As Lorenzo and I drove through the quiet streets, the tension from earlier seemed to dissipate, replaced by a more comfortable silence.
The city lights blurred outside the car window as I leaned back in my seat, stealing glances at him.
He had been so protective, so fierce in his determination to keep me safe, but there was also a gentleness in him that I couldn’t help but admire.
Eventually, Lorenzo broke the silence, his voice calm yet purposeful. “How about we get something to eat?” he suggested, glancing over at me. “You look like you could use a break from all of this.”
I smiled faintly, appreciating the concern in his tone. “Yeah, that sounds nice. I could use a distraction.”
He nodded and turned the car onto the main road, heading toward a small restaurant on the out
