Upon reaching the Valentine Residence, Winston was already standing by the door waiting for them.
As the engine went silent, Gavriel glanced at Aliana, who had gone unusually quiet after their last conversation, and he found himself wondering what was going on inside that head of hers. He could still sense the lingering heaviness in her emotions…. emotions she was trying so desperately to bury deep within herself.
Yet even after the car had stopped, she didn't move as if not aware that they had arrived.
A faint crease appeared between Gavriel's brows as he realised she was no longer present mentally.
Opening his own car door, he stepped out smoothly before making his way to her side.
Through the glass, he caught sight of her distant expression, her eyes unfocused.
Something about it stirred irritation within him.
Without warning, he pulled open the door.
