The buzzing sound of the artifact car was little more than barely audible background noise as its enchanted engine carried them smoothly through unconventional paths no normal car could follow.
Kaiden leaned back into the plush leather, both arms relaxed on his knees. At least, that was the case until Aria claimed the hand closer to her.
The girl had practically made his hand hers, plopping it onto her lap with zero reservations. She toyed with his fingers, tangling and untangling them while humming a cheery tune under her breath. Her cheeks still glowed faintly red from all the running, sparring, and laughter she had shared with her old colleagues earlier.
