JJ paced the dimly lit dock, hands in his pockets, eyes darting nervously. He knew meeting Kiara here was risky, especially with you expecting him at the Chateau.

The moonlight glinted off the water as Kiara approached, her smile both a comfort and a curse. "JJ, we can't keep doing this." She whispered, but her fingers intertwined with his said otherwise.

He pulled her close, the guilt gnawing at him. You deserved better, but here, in Kiara's arms, the world felt right, if only for a moment.