Olivia
The morning light pierced through the gaps in the blinds, chasing away the remnants of the restless night I had endured. My eyes felt heavy, and my body ached from the tension, but I had a job to do.
I needed to retrieve my car so I could take Alvin’s hand to the witch and get it over with.
I descended the stairs slowly, hearing Nathan's familiar hum in the kitchen. Drawing a deep breath, I stepped in, seeking his attention.
“Nathan?”
He paused and looked up, his blue eyes guarded but not quite as icy as they had been the previous night. There was a hint of remorse on his face. “Yeah?”
“Last night, my car went into the ditch.”
Nathan’s eyes widened. “So that’s why…”
I nodded. “Yeah. Your dad happened to drive past right after it happened and offered
