Of course, Dakota's meeting with my dad lasted longer than they anticipated, and I had no time to go to the library before work. I complained that I needed some botany books to study for upcoming finals, so Dad arranged for the library to stay open long enough for me to stop by after work since the building closed early on Fridays. The sun had just set when Dakota pulled up in front of the library. I thought it was unnecessary for him to drive everywhere when everything was within walking distance. He said it was a precaution he had to take in case we needed to make a quick getaway, and I argued that shifting would be a better option, but he didn't want to hear it. Thankfully, Dakota waited in the front while I rummaged through the bookshelves in the history section. I had no clue wher

