Aurora's POV
"Where are you taking me? I need to go home and rest."
Soft music played in the car as Brian's index finger tapped rhythmically on the leather steering wheel. "You shouldn't be alone right now. Even if you went home, you wouldn't be able to rest."
Brian's eyes were fixed on the road, but I felt like his gaze could see right through me. No matter how calm I tried to appear, the uneasiness was still there in my heart.
I leaned toward the window, watching the changing scenery through the glass, but my focus eventually settled on Brian's reflection.
"Why did you believe me?" I couldn't help but ask.
Brian seemed puzzled by my question, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes. His expression practically screamed, "Do I look like an i***t to you?"
"If you were capable of such s
