Isaac POV

　　"Hello, Layla? I'm in Seattle. We just landed. I'm about to get a cab to head to her parent's place." I informed, Layla as I dropped my bag inside the cab's back boot.

　　As I settled into the cab, the familiar sights of Seattle passed by the window, but my mind was elsewhere, consumed by thoughts of Aria and the situation awaiting me at her parents' place.

　　"Layla, are you there?" I asked, my voice betraying my anxiety.

　　"Yeah, I'm ...