VIGGO POV
We rose with the sun, the heaviness of reality creeping in as we readied ourselves to head home. Rylee's gaze seemed distant, a quiet indication of her unease. When she’s feeling off, it’s like a storm brewing in the distance. Every little change in her mood is hard to miss.
“Is everything alright?” I finally asked, unable to keep the concern at bay.
“I’m fine,” she replied, though her tone carried a hint of hesitation. “Actually, I’m doing great. It’s just that I’m not ready to go back. You know how chaotic it can be, all those people... Being somewhere where no one knows us has felt so liberating. No judgment, no one trying to bring us down.”
She had a point. The anonymity we experienced had been a soothing balm. But as our getaway came to an end, the pull of reality was un
