Liora’s POV By the time we left the nightclub, the air outside felt cooler than I expected. Mina walked between Ezra and me, still talking about something that had happened inside, while I listened with half a smile. The noise from the club faded behind us as we crossed the pavement toward Ezra's car. He unlocked it and opened the passenger door. “Liora.” I looked at him. “Take the front.” “I can sit in the back with Mina.” “You're sitting in front.” There was something so matter-of-fact about the way he said it that I smiled. “Okay.” I climbed into the passenger seat while Mina settled into the back. Ezra walked around to the driver's side and got in. The moment the engine started, the atmosphere became quieter. Mina leaned forward slightly between the seats. “So, Ezra, do you act

