The car pulled to a stop. Vienna got out quickly, hiding the storm within her. Alan followed, his movements slower, unsteady.

Inside the house, she let go of his hand.

"I'll stay alone tonight," she said quietly. She started to walk away, but then paused and turned back.

"The contract will end soon. We need to find a way to address what happened tonight. Your grandfather already announced I'm pregnant. When I leave, it'll become a scandal."

Vienna waited but he didn't respond.

"I will trust ...