Jay had barely set his phone down when he turned to Riele with that playful glint in his eyes. “So, where would you love to go this weekend?”

Riele looked up from the book she was pretending to read and tilted her head, thoughtful. “A movie,” she said suddenly, a small smile tugging at her lips. “It’s been a while.”

Jay grinned. “Say no more. I’ll find the best one in town.”

True to his word, by that evening, Jay had already booked their seats—VIP lounge, ...