~~~Aiden~~~
As we embarked on the two-hour drive, the darkness of the road seemed to mirror the turmoil brewing within me. My eyes scanned the desolate landscape, the only sound being the soft hum of the engine. Hailey's voice cut through the silence, laced with a mix of concern and trepidation.
"Aiden, are you sure about this?" she asked, her brow furrowed in worry. Her eyes, usually bright and radiant, now seemed dull and troubled.
I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my jaw clenched in determination. "No, but I have to give it a shot, Hailey. It's my son we're talking about here, my heir." My voice was firm, but a hint of desperation seeped through.
Hailey's gaze pierced through me, her eyes blazing with a mix of anger and sadness. "He's not going to be your heir in a few more days
