The drive back to the mansion was quieter than it had been on the way to the beach. Cassio’s hand, strong and warm in hers, was the only anchor she needed as the familiar skyline of the city grew nearer. Giana watched the passing buildings, the memories of their time at the beach still fresh in her mind. It was hard to imagine returning to the cold walls of the mansion after the simplicity of their getaway. But reality was settling in, and they couldn’t stay in paradise forever.
As they arrived at the large iron gates of the mansion, Giana’s chest tightened. The once-invincible fortress that had been a backdrop for their marriage now felt like a place she would rather escape from. It had only been a few days, but the soft peace of the seaside town had begun to heal something within her. T
