~ALLISON'S POV~
I pulled up into the driveway of Cara's parents' villa, gripping the steering wheel tightly as I stared at the sprawling mansion.
My chest felt tight, and the air inside the car seemed heavier than it should.
I turned to look at Ash, who was slumped in the passenger seat, fast asleep—or at least pretending to be.
“How bad can it be, Allison?” I muttered under my breath. “It’s not like you kidnapped him. He’s a grown man.”
Ash stirred, scoffing as he cracked one eye open. “You know I can hear you, right?” His voice was groggy, tinged with amusement, and it grated on my already frayed nerves.
I rolled my eyes, turning away from him. “You were supposed to be asleep.”
“And you were supposed to be confident. Who are you so scared of?” he asked, catching me off g
