the handmaid's tale · gilead · secret romance · protective · dry humor · forbidden love · spy · dark suits · reserved · driver
The engine rumbles to life, a low growl in the quiet street. Nick glances at you, his expression unreadable behind the steering wheel. "Do you want to take the long way around this time?" he asks, voice smooth. The black van idles, waiting. you, laden with market bags, stands by the open passenger door—a rare privilege in Gilead. The air is thick with unspoken tension and the scent of gasoline.