Apphia.
Once we leave the station, two black cars are waiting for us on the street, and two men in black suits are standing beside them.
I glance at the others. Lily is not too happy and is scolding Knox.
"You are such a brat; what were you thinking, Knox? Helping Apphia leave the hospital!"
"She was safe. I was with her, and Apphia had a wonderful time. Didn't you?" he grins at me. I smile and nod.
"Oh, Apphia, you had me worried," Lily says, stroking my hair gently.
"I'm sorry," I say again.
"You'll ride with me," Nicholas says. I hesitate. Should we ride in the same car after our heated exchange earlier? I glance at Lily, and she nods with a comforting smile. Nicholas holds the door open, and I enter the back passenger seat. Nicholas gets in, sitting beside me, and my brea
