Akila’s Pov
“I trust you had a restful night.”
“Did you sleep well? Is that the best thought on your mind right now?”
With a smile, she brushes a lock of hair behind her ear.
"I hope you did too," she laughs, turning back to head towards the car.
I close my eyes for a moment, mentally scolding myself for being foolish, then I face Jake's car. Leaning down to rest my arms on the open driver's window, I survey the interior. Essel is seated behind Jake, her hands resting in her lap as she gazes at her shoes. Ky occupies the passenger seat next to Jake, his headphones still in place as he leans his head against the closed window.
"Are we set to leave?"
"Yes, we've been ready for the last hour," Jake replies, sounding like a restless child.
I give him a light smack on the head. "Be
