I nodded.
“I’d rather not stay home.”
She studied my face carefully.
“You don’t have to force yourself.”
“I’m not.”
“If you’d rather stay in…”
She reached over and squeezed my hand.
“…we’ll stay in.”
“Mason will understand.”
“I would,” Mason agreed.
“There’ll be other events.”
I smiled softly.
“You two aren’t getting rid of me that easily.”
Neither of them looked convinced.
“Lena.”
I laughed.
“I’m serious.”
“I don’t want to sit at home overthinking everything.”
“I’ve done enough of that.”
“I’d rather be around people.”
She searched my face for another moment.
“You promise?”
“I promise.”
She smiled.
“Then we’re going.”
Mason stood.
“I should head back.”
“They’re probably already looking for me.”
He kissed Lena briefly before heading toward the door.
“I’ll meet y
