"I wasn't talking to you." Phoenix snapped.

"*scoff* Earlier, no one asked you to chip in uninvited. You started this mess and look where it got you. You and your mate are separated in the same vehicle." Dante derided. Phoenix folded his arms and looked away as Zyair ignited the engine.

"Rolandro's gonna scold us for sure." Lavana said with a sigh.

"Don't worry, babe. I'll take all the blame. He can't beat me, anyway." Phoenix said with a smug look. 

None of them replied to him and they ...