RYLEE POV
The tension in the air was palpable as Viggo spent the rest of the night avoiding my eyes. I couldn’t shake the feeling that he blamed me for Jonathan’s unexpected arrival, though it wasn’t my fault. Jonathan had come unbidden, causing trouble as always, and left me to pick up the pieces.
“It’s time. Shall we?” Viggo’s voice cut through my spiraling thoughts.
“Of course, let’s go. I’m exhausted,” I replied, trying to muster a smile. But before I could, Viggo had already turned his back to me. It was going to be a very long night.
The journey to the apartment was shrouded in silence. Viggo didn’t mention the incident, nor did he ask me anything. I lacked the courage to bring it up myself. The silence between us was agonizing.
“Everything went well at dinner, despite some unfo
