Hard Already

**1 Week Later**

The box sits in the center of the kitchen island like some object that can tell us the future.

It’s not wrapped in bright paper or topped with a bow, just a sleek black box with gold edging. It’s paired with a white envelope and my name is written in calligraphy across the textured paper.

Ryker stands beside me, arms crossed, frowning at it like it personally insulted him. “You g