The entire ride to The Sanctuary Heights almost remained quiet.
Eira stayed nestled in Adelyn's embrace, hugging her close as if afraid she might slip away the moment she loosened her hold. Adelyn didn't mind at all. If anything, she welcomed it. One of her hands kept stroking the girl's soft hair absentmindedly, her fingers moving in slow, gentle motions while her mind wandered elsewhere —lost in thoughts she hadn't yet sorted through.
Dylan noticed.
His gaze lingered on her for a brief moment before he spoke. His tone was light but attentive. "What have you been thinking so deeply?"
His voice pulled her out of her thoughts almost instantly.
Adelyn blinked, turning her head toward him with a faint trace of confusion, as if she had momentarily forgotten where she was. Then, giving a small shake of her head, she replied, "Oh, nothing. I was just … a bit curious." She paused briefly before adding, "Has my mood been that obvious on my face?"
Dylan watched her quietly.
