By the time their plane landed, Hawaii was cloaked in the quiet of midnight. They scrambled into a taxi and sped toward the hotel.
Elvis Radiance sat stone-faced throughout the ride, his eyes glazed over as he stared through the window like it was a barrier to another world. When they reached the hotel entrance, hesitation flickered across his chiseled features.
The driver hauled their luggage while Yuki practically bounced out of the car, giddy with excitement. Only Elvis remained frozen in place, arms locked across his chest, staring hollowly at the headrest ahead.
"Elvis, quit sulking! We're here!" Yuki called, but he didn't budge an inch.
"Can we stay somewhere else?" His voice dripped ice, his lips pressed into a thin line that trembled with barely contained fury. Yuki sensed the
