KAEL’S POV
The drive to Riley's father's house felt like an eternity of silence. The hum of the car’s engine was the only sound between us, as we both sat in a heavy quiet. Not a single word from her, not even a simple question about what was going to happen next, or how things would turn out with me being there. I wasn’t sure if I should be relieved by the silence or frustrated by it. Part of me appreciated that she wasn’t arguing or asking questions, but another part of me wanted to hear her thoughts, to know what was going through her mind.
But I couldn’t deny it. Her silence meant she was processing everything. I could feel the tension radiating off her, but she wasn’t giving anything away. No glaring, no sharp words. Just a tightness in her posture, her hands clasped together in her
