Isabelle's POV

August was quieter than usual.

Of course, a family dinner to celebrate his sister's engagement, to a man she was being forced to marry, a man August hated and had already fought with, wasn't exactly a reason to celebrate.

But there was something else bothering him.

Something he wouldn't explain.

And this time, I didn't push.

I'd gone into the evening mentally prepared for anything, including arguments and family drama.

To make matters worse, Karen was coming with us.