The drive back was quiet in the way that only felt quiet to one person.Jace filled the space easily, talking about the food, about how nice Elena had looked, about how Roman was surprisingly tolerable tonight, about how everything had felt… right.He laughed at his own jokes, relaxed now, buoyed by wine and hope and the gentle certainty that the night had gone well.Marcus responded at the appropriate moments. A hum. A nod. A soft laugh when it was expected.But his mind wasn’t in the car.It was still at the restaurant. Still watching Roman’s hand at Elena’s waist. Still seeing the way she’d leaned into him, unguarded and warm.Jace didn’t notice.He never did.The car pulled up in front of Jace’s apartment building, headlights washing briefly over the familiar concrete.Marcus slowed, parked, and turned off the engine. The sudden silence felt heavier than the drive itself.“Well,” Jace said, unbuckling, heart beating just a little faster now. “Thanks for the ride.”“Anytime,” Marcu
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