A hill loomed ahead on the lonely expressway that Chester was navigating. Karina informed Arda that Cain’s pack was just beyond the hill.
Their journey was delayed when the car overheated, forcing Chester to pull over and fix it. While he worked, Karina and Arda waited at a distance, out of earshot.
“So, how do you feel about Chester’s confession?” Arda asked, breaking the silence.
“I assume you mean his feelings for me, not his betrayal,” Karina replied.
“Yes,” Arda confirmed.
“I’m still trying to process it,” Karina admitted.
“Do you still love Jacob?”
Karina gave her a sharp look of incredulity. “Why would you even ask me that?”
Arda shrugged. “Sorry. I just thought, with the distance and Chester’s revelation, maybe your mind is... conflicted.”
“I see. Well, how do you feel abo
