~ ROMEO ~

I kept stealing glances at Ivy through the rearview mirror as I drove. Her eyes were closed, and her head was resting against the headrest. My knuckles were white from gripping the steering wheel so hard. I hoped I would not cause an accident with my mind so distracted. If I caused an accident, I would never forgive myself - especially given everything I've already put her through.

The sound of her phone buzzing broke the silence and she reached for it, opening her eyes as she did so.

Her smile confused me, and I wondered what she had seen on her phone to provoke such a...