ARIA
Ash's car smelled faintly of leather and smoke, the windows tinted just enough that the world outside blurred as we drove out of Kael's estate. The silence pressed at first, suffocating, until Ash finally broke it.
"So," she said casually, though her tone carried its usual sharp edge. "Looks like you and Roman are back to playing lovebirds without admitting it."
I huffed out a laugh, surprising even myself. "I confessed," I admitted softly. "I told him."
The wheel jerked in her hand for a fraction of a second before she steadied it again. The car dipped slightly as she corrected the pace, and my heart jumped.
"Sorry," she muttered, almost too quickly. Then her eyes flicked to me. "And I'm guessing he told you he loves you too?"
I nodded. Her lack of surprise made my chest tighten. "You don't seem shocked at that part."
