KANE
His gaze flicked to her face, softer now.
Then, without a word, he pressed a quick kiss to her temple.
It was brief.
Simple.
But it settled something deep in her chest.
Kane pulled back, starting the engine.
The truck rumbled to life, the low sound filling the silence between them.
Mona glanced at him, her smile lingering.
"So... where are we going to celebrate?"
Kane's grip tightened slightly on the wheel as he pulled out into the street.
"First," he said, his tone calm but firm, "you're coming with me."