"Yes. Please."
They said their goodbyes. Made their way to the exit. Noah's hand warm on her lower back.
Guiding her. Protecting her. Like always.
And all she could feel was the weight of her lies pressing down. Getting heavier with every step.
They reached the parking area. Noah opened the car door for her.
She got in. He closed it. Walked around to the driver's side.
For one second. One brief second. She was alone.
And that's when she saw him.
Landon.
Standing across the parking lot. Leaning against a car. Watching.
Their eyes met.
He didn't move. Didn't wave. Just stood there.
A reminder. A promise. A threat.
This isn't over.
Then Noah got in the car. Started the engine. Pulled out of the parking lot.
And Landon disappeared into the darknes
