Sweet Escape

KELLAN’S POV

The moment we pulled out of the driveway, I knew something was different. Not in a bad way. In a quiet, fragile, precious way.

Piper’s hand slid into mine before I even started the engine, her fingers curling around my palm like she was afraid I might disappear if she let go. I didn’t comment on it. I just squeezed back and drove.

The city was still half-asleep, streets pale with earl