Too Use to Being Disappointed

“Your father is keeping a secret,” Garrick said as he suddenly hugged Maeve from behind.

She froze.

He added, “Shhh… they’re watching.”

Maeve pursed her lips, her eyes fixed on the flowers in front of her. The garden was quiet and warm from the soft lights lining the paths. She had been admiring a row of blooming orchids when he arrived, slipping his arms around her like it was the most natural th