Dominic helped her into the car before walking around and sliding into the driver’s seat. He started the engine, and they drove off, the city lights blurring into the distance.

Serena remained silent, staring straight ahead as though lost in a daze. The quiet pressed heavily on Dominic’s chest. He had never seen her like this—not even during her worst moments with Roman. This was different. This was unsettling.

Without warning, he slammed on the brakes and pulled over to the side of the road. The sudden stop didn’t seem to register with her at all.

“Rena,” he said gently, turning toward her. “Are you okay? Who was that woman?”...