Backseat Surrender

Avery

A few minutes into the drive, Arthur pulled over to the side of the road and stopped at the curb. "I'll take my leave, sir," he said, glancing in the rearview mirror.

"Sure," Declan replied, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my breath catch.

The car door clicked shut behind Arthur, leaving us alone in the confined space. The silence stretched between us, heavy with possibility