Ava’s POV
It was early morning when we all piled into the car, the sun just beginning to break over the horizon. Tristan, with a beaming smile plastered across his face, practically buzzed with excitement. We had planned this day for a while now; a little getaway, just the three of us. After everything that had happened, we needed a break. A time to just breathe, have fun, and remind ourselves that life wasn’t only filled with difficult moments.
I glanced over at Andrew, who was quietly scrolling through his phone beside me in the back seat. He caught me watching him and smiled, the kind of smile that made my heart skip, soft and warm, making me feel safe. I had to admit, being with him felt different now. There was an ease between us, a sense of belonging I hadn’t allowed myself to full
