Chapter 28: Surprise
(Eden's POV)
The soft lighting in the Silver Moon restaurant made everything feel warm and calm, a surprising change from the tension-filled dinners I’d grown used to. Around us, quiet conversations and the occasional clink of glasses filled the air. The atmosphere was easy, pleasant even.
Ethan sat across from me, holding the menu with a thoughtful look. His expression was calm but focused, like he was treating the decision as something important.
I tilted my head, trying not to smile. His seriousness over something as simple as choosing dinner was... oddly endearing.
“They’re known for their rare steak,” I offered, tapping the top of my menu.
He hesitated. His brown eyes lifted to meet mine, warm but slightly unsure. “Rare steak?” he repeated slowly, like
