“She’s going to be devastated when this all falls apart,” Kalet mutters, regret clouding his voice. “Especially if she ever finds out the truth.”

“I-I’m sorry,” I whisper. “I never imagined a lie could feel this awful… not until I met your grandmother.”

“We’ll come up with something when the time comes. Something that won’t hurt her too much.”

He offers me his arm, and I loop mine through his. Together, we walk into the house. My eyes are immediately drawn to the ...