Arielle’s POV
“Are you sure everything’s packed?” Mom asked again, sounding like a child on Christmas morning as Soraya and I climbed into the back of Cassian’s car.
Cassian was already in the driver’s seat, and Mom had claimed the spot beside him, practically bouncing in place.
“Yes, Mother, everything is packed. So let’s go!” Soraya answered cheerfully, leaning forward between the seats.
“Are you sure you haven’t forgotten anything?” Cassian asked, glancing at us in the rearview mirror.
I lowered my eyes to my lap, refusing to meet his gaze.
“Of course everything’s there,” Soraya answered before I could open my mouth. “I even double-checked with Arielle before we came out.”
A beat of silence passed before he spoke again. “Alright then, buckle up.”
I sighed quietly, plugged in my
