SCARLETT ROSE The car glides smoothly along the road as I watch the city lights passing by the window. Kieran is at the wheel, his unwavering presence radiating a kind of security only he can offer. The long black dress he asked me to wear hugs my body elegantly, and I can't help but feel special. We never go out like this, together, to a place other than the mansion. Just being in the car, heading to some unknown destination, is already thrilling. "You're so quiet.", he comments, his deep voice breaking the comfortable silence. "I'm trying to guess where we're going.", I confess, looking at him. The enigmatic smile on his lips makes me roll my eyes, but I can't hold back a laugh. "You're not going to tell me, are you?" "Definitely not.", he replies, with a mischievous glint

