the truck toward the curb. "The engine is

y were parked directly in front of the Union Square

into her seat. "Not here.

effortlessly. He killed the engine.

you don't

d. He opened his door and walked aro

lled her hood up. Maybe

d. Harland carried the plastic bags from the discount store, looking comp

l voice pierced the

She slowly

organic kale. Julian was beside her, holding a

d, covering her mouth.

ly at Aria and Harland. "Look at this, guys. The fal

lling too fast to read, but Aria kne

Aria said, her

r on his face. "You look terrible, A

ery bags. They hit the g

ve Julian. He just occupied the space, his

quiet, but it carried a weight that

a half-step back. "Who the

ook at him like a rival. He looked at

Harland said. As he spoke, he angled his body, turning his head slightly so his face

n puffed out his chest. "I'm

and interrupted. "An

blinked, his face flushing red. H

er fingers dug into the leather.

. The coldness in his eyes

nd. He interlaced their finger

ed at the

a?" Corina called out. "

land's strength flowing in

d loud enough for the microphone

lowed was absolute.

he sputtere

ia said.

arland's hand.

d the chaotic livestream behind. Aria's heart w

go of her hand until th