Deceptive Calm

Paul fell silent bitterly.

Celine and Ian were right. A university professor like me, falling for such a transparent story.

"Yes," Gemma said simply, lying back to stare at the white ceiling.

All my life, I've gotten everything I wanted—grades, honors, all of it, easily. This man will be no exception.

*****

"Sweetheart," Vance said, unfastening his seatbelt and leaning toward the passenger seat.

I