TARA

Nadia was the only person who didn’t feel the tension and the awkwardness in the diner with Aidan’s presence. In fact, she was elated to see him, and the way she was currently holding on to his very large palm—the one that was caressing mine only a few days ago—was an indication of that.

Riley was behind us, basking in her glory about the fact that she was right with her earlier speculations.

Jenna, on the other hand, was the only one without any readable expression, so she was going to be my distraction from talking to Aidan directly.

I realized that this was the first time that Jenna...