The car ride was quiet. No one said a word. Jesse sat in the front passenger seat, staring at his phone. His eyes were glued to the news that was spreading everywhere. The headlines were all over the internet, and the silence in the car made it feel heavier. He didn’t say anything. He just kept reading, his face blank.
After a while, Jesse turned his head and looked toward the back seat. Aiden was sitting there next to Alina. He wasn’t saying anything either. His attention was on his own phone. He wasn’t scrolling or texting. He was just staring at the screen. Jesse had a strong feeling the phone was ringing. It had to be a call from the Blackwoods. Who else would be calling at a time like this?
Jesse opened his mouth and started to speak. "Sir... Won't you..."
But before he could finis
