RENEE

I had no idea where Robert was taking me tonight, and I didn't ask him.

He'd told me it was a surprise, and though I was used to him spoiling me, tonight's felt different.

Was it because this was our first date in months or because we had much to celebrate? I couldn’t say.

And so, when our vehicle stopped in front of a large automated gate that I instantly recognized from the first—and only—time he'd brought me here, I didn't even try to hide my confusion.

"The hangar?!" I ...