ARIA'S POV “A trip? All of a sudden?“ I was suspicious, but the way he was looking at me so earnestly was erasing the doubts in my mind. “Trust me, this is the best solution. Why didn't I think about this beforehand?“ He suddenly looked happy at the prospect of going on a trip, and I didn't want to ruin that for him. Since he looks like someone kicked his favorite cat. So I asked him the only sensible question. “When do we leave?“ He looked relieved, like he expected me to argue with him on it. “As soon as possible. Tonight, if possible.“ “Tonight? Where are we going? What should I pack?“ I started to panic before I realized that Brielle would help me with that. “Just a simple bag. Pack something you can run in.“ “Run?“ I balked, which made him laugh. “It'll make sense once I give

