JADE's POV
I stood from the table, my movements slow and deliberate, making sure not to draw any unnecessary attention. The last thing I needed was curious stares, whispers spreading about Silas storming in and taking me away like I was his to claim.
But wasn’t I?
The moment he had appeared, my world had realigned around him, like it always did. Without another glance at Chris, I followed Silas toward the exit, my pulse drumming against my skin. The cool night air hit me the moment we stepped outside, but it wasn’t nearly enough to calm the storm inside me.
Neither of us spoke as we reached his car. He unlocked the doors without looking at me, his jaw tight, his expression unreadable.
I slid into the passenger seat, watching him as he settled into the driver’s side, his fingers flexin
