The drive back was quiet between Luca and Ava. Gianni and Cara Mia made out in the middle row, while Pietro and Rachelle practically fucked in the back. The amount of alcohol that was flowing tonight seemed to exacerbate things. "You sure you don't want me to drive," Ava offered for the second time. "No, I'm good. I never want to see the day where you're driving me."

Ava smiled slightly at that and focused back on the road. He hadn't told her why he walked out. He hadn't addressed her singing or his avoidance of her when he got back in. There was a barrage of negative notions bouncing...