ELARA
A few minutes later, as the car left Novacliff's driveway, I sat in the backseat with Gerald. His expression remained unreadable as he watched the trees blur into obscurity, shoulders tensed. I stared ahead, my body trembling with an inexplicable fear.
"That was a nice one in there, Niece," my uncle slurred from the back, making my skin crawl. If only he knew how much he disgusted me, he might have done himself a favour and shut up. "One would think you are still in charge."
"We'll be dropping you off at the intersection on Marrion Highway," Gerald interjected at the perfect moment. "You two can catch a cab home. I have further business to finish with her." He relaxed back into the leather chair, his hands splayed on his lap. My eyes followed every gesture, desperate to re
