Briggs’ POV
I didn't say a word after that. Not when she goes quiet, and certainly not when she looks at me like she’s trying to figure something out she doesn’t want to admit. I just drive.
Because anything I say now? She’ll fight it.
And I’m not interested in forcing something she already walked into on her own. The car slows as I pull up in front of the apartment. Lights on, the gate half open.
She doesn’t move immediately, neither do I. Then, I see Clover standing outside already. Arms folded, watching the car like she’s been waiting.
Lumi exhales quietly beside me, like she’s bracing herself, then she reaches for the handle and opens the door.
The night air slips in, cool and sharp. She grabs her purse quickly, movements a little too fast, a little too controlled. I almost say s
