Outside, the sun was lurking in the background as Arda rode beside Gillow in his car with Asher driving. They were seated in the back seat.
She avoided Gillow by playing a game on her phone. He was mostly on the phone, speaking with someone in a foreign ancient-sounding language.
When he was done, he looked at her. "Ignoring me now, are we?"
She didn't respond. She continued playing her game. Without warning, he snatched her phone off her hands and focused ahead of him, ignoring her.
"Give it back." She demanded, spreading out one palm before him.
Laid back, his eyes met hers, fell on her held-out palm, and focused on the road.
"I said give it back." She demanded. "And I want it now."
He returned his gaze to hers. "Then ask politely."
She folded her arms and stayed mute. He ignore
