Midnight Detour

Avery

The certainty in his voice made my chest tighten. Before I could respond, the car pulled up to Piper's apartment building.

"This is me," she announced, gathering her purse. "Mr. Pierce, thank you again for an amazing evening. The show, the dinner—all of it was incredible."

"You're welcome," he replied. "I'm glad you enjoyed it."

Piper leaned over to hug me goodbye, her lips brushing my ear.