Lena had just stepped in front of the restaurant when she bumped hard into someone. “Ow—!”

“I’m so sorry!” she apologized quickly, not sparing the stranger a glance before hurrying inside.

“Hey—!” the person grumbled behind her.

But Lena was already gone. Her stomach twisted harder the moment she stepped into the restaurant. The soft lighting,and the familiar atmosphere. Her eyes landed on him. Theon sat near the window. The moment he spotted her, his face brightened, and he lifted a hand, gesturing towards her. That smile only made Lena feel worse.

She tightened her grip on her purse before forcing herself to walk over. “I’m glad you came,” Theon...