AVA'S POV
I didn't bother Kade after that and let him work, like he'd said. I just spent the entire ride looking out the window, hoping the night didn't end up draining me as much as the car ride already had.
The moment the car came to a stop, Kade slipped his phone into his pocket and turned to me. “Are you ready?”
I took a deep breath but didn't turn to look at him. “Would it make a difference if I said I wasn't?”
A moment passed before he spoke. “It won't.”
“I thought so,” I said dryly, still looking out the window.
The driver stepped out of the car and opened the door for me, while Kade got out before he could get to his side.
Cars were packed outside the large building, and it only served as a reminder that several people were going to be in attendance. I didn't know what bothe
