The Marriage Contract

Kira’s POV:

The silence inside the car wasn't suffocating. It was a stark contrast to the racing chaos in my mind as the dark city blurred past the tinted windows. Dante kept his eyes on the road, his grip steady on the steering wheel. I glanced at his sharp profile illuminated by the passing streetlights, and a sudden realization settled heavy in my chest.

I probably shouldn’t have said anythi