ARIA
The sky was unnervingly blue today. Almost offensive in its clarity, like it had no right to look this damn pretty after the chaos it had watched last night.
I curled deeper into the leather seat, my cheek pressed against the cold window as the car sped along the highway. Kael was driving. Of course.
He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, throwing me a glance. "So, where exactly are we going?"
I sighed, not even bothering to open my eyes. "Stop pestering. It's a surprise."
Kael scoffed softly. "You're not exactly the subtle type."
"I swear to God, Kael…"
"I'm just saying," he drawled, "you don't trust Google Maps with this grand secret?"
"Shut up and take the next right."
He obeyed, though I caught the skeptical twitch in his lips. He didn't trust surprises. I doubted he ever got them, unless you counted surprise attacks, backstabs, and betrayal in business. Although I doubt anyone dared to.
But that was exactly why I picked this.
