The beautiful scenery of Aurora's countryside sped by as they made their way down the road.
Raymond's large right hand was cradled by her hands and she was leaning against him, desperate for whatever comfort she could get in the tense and heavy atmosphere of the car.
The man in the driver's seat seemed to keep his eyes more on them than on the road, and after the seventh time of making awkward eye contact with him through the rearview mirror, Pearl kept her eyes stubbornly away from the front of the car.
"Roger that, sir." The guard suddenly said, startling Pearl and causing Raymond to grow tense beside her.
"Is something wrong?" He questioned, suspicion clear in his voice.
"We've arrived at the manor," was all he said, throwing Raymond a less-than-friendly look through the mirror.
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