Caught Off Guard

"Let's go," Tristan said, his voice flat.

I quickly nodded. "Okay."

When I opened the car door, I was surprised. The back seat had a child safety seat installed. Was it specifically for Rowan? My heart fluttered a little as I buckled Rowan in, hesitating for a moment about whether to sit in the front passenger seat.

Tristan spoke up before I could decide. "Stay with Rowan."

"Okay," I replied, reli