-PIPPA-
Aaron didn’t come back until morning. Said he’d run into some rogues near the border, and it took longer to handle than expected. I’d been worried, but he looked completely fine—not even a scratch—so I chose to let it go.
After breakfast, he gave me a ride home. We hardly spoke during the drive, and honestly, I was grateful for the quiet. It gave me a moment to settle the storm in my head.
The rest of the day, I kept myself occupied, throwing my energy into prepping for the trip. The anxiety was relentless, gnawing at my insides.
The following morning, my parents took me to the airport. Naturally, Petru Matei wouldn’t hear of anyone else managing my safety.
He insisted on handling it himself.
We drove in one car while another followed, carrying a few of his loyal vampires.
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