Asa narrating:
The atmosphere was tense. The silence was only interrupted by the distant sound of the city pulsating outside. I took a deep breath, trying to organize my thoughts while Luke watched me with that intense, worried look that always made my heart race.
— I left the hotel — I said all at once, the sincerity of the moment making my voice steadier.
— Where have you been? — he asked, his tone a mix of frustration and alarm.
— I just needed to buy something — I replied, trying to sound unconcerned. The last thing I wanted was to heighten his worry even more. But I couldn't ignore the unease that had followed me during my little adventure outside.
— Buy something? Asa, don’t you understand? — He stepped closer abruptly, fury radiating from him like a storm about to burst. — Ther
