~ Adeline ~

I feel a chill run down my spine as I step into the car. Uriel's face is unreadable as he gets into the front seat while I and Cassian settle at the back. Cassian's face is as cold as ice—typical. And his eyes are focused on the computer in front of him as he types away. Yet, I can feel as though he'll suddenly turn and snap my head off my body. The moment where everything seems soft has vanished, replaced by oppression in the air.

I bite my lip hard before turning my gaze to ...