Chapter 31

Evelina

A few minutes into the drive, Silas pulled over to the side of the road and stopped at the curb. "I'll take my leave, sir," he said, glancing in the rearview mirror.

"Sure," Alaric replied, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my breath catch.

The car door clicked shut behind Silas, leaving us alone in the confined space. The silence stretched between us, heavy with possibility