The apartment door clicked shut behind them with a soft, final sound that sealed out the noise of the city. The quiet that followed felt… different. Not the usual comfortable silence of their shared space, but something heavier—charged with unspoken words and the lingering tension from the restaurant.
Jane gently slipped her hand out of Jayden’s grasp, her fingers lingering for just a moment before falling to her sides. The warmth of his touch stayed with her, a faint heat against her skin.
“I’m heading to my room,” she said, her tone light but carrying a distance that made Jayden’s chest tighten slightly. “It’s been a long night. Good night.”
“Good night,” Jayden replied, his voice quiet as he watched her turn toward the hallway that led to their separate bedrooms. They’d always kept t
