As Dominic and Serena stepped out of the restaurant, the cool night air hit them both at once, sharp. The noise from inside faded as the doors closed behind them, leaving only the soft clicking of Serena’s heels against the pavement.

Dominic noticed it immediately, the way her shoulders were stiff, the way she avoided his eyes. Something was wrong. He had sensed it all through dinner, but now it was impossible to ignore.

“You didn’t tell me your boyfriend had a girlfriend,” he said finally, his voice low but edged with irritation.

Serena stopped walking. Slowly, she turned to face him, her expression guarded, her eyes carrying exhaustion rather...