Grace POV

I can't tell if Ethan's gentle tone hides suspicion. Can't tell if he's testing me.

The sound of that breaking branch still echoes in my head. Someone was there. Someone might have seen.

But I don't want to be a woman full of secrets. Especially not with the man I love.

Even if everything tonight has shaken my faith in what we have.

I think for a long moment. Weighing what I can say against what I must hide.

Finally, I ...