Liam drove for over an hour. The ride was quiet, so quiet that even the sound of the tires against the road felt loud. Neither of them spoke. Alina sat beside him, occasionally glancing at his profile, wondering where he was taking her. Liam, on the other hand, kept his eyes on the road, his grip steady on the steering wheel.
Finally, he slowed down and stopped in front of a massive iron gate. Before Alina could ask anything, the gate slowly opened, revealing a grand mansion hidden behind tall trees and glowing lights. Liam drove in.
“Where is this place?” Alina asked softly.
“You’ll find out when we go inside,” Liam replied with a small smile.
He parked the car and stepped out, walking around to her side. He opened the door for her, extending his hand.
Alina placed her hand in his, a
