Chapter 129

Ariela

To get his attention, I placed my hand on his thigh, suspiciously high up. As requested, he returned my gaze briefly and said "Don't start anything you don't want to finish."

How quickly you could get his full attention. I managed it within seconds.

"Aramis, I just wanted to know what you were thinking about. You're quite absent."

"I'm being updated telepathically. And I should make a plan on how to deal with Abbadon. He's a dangerous opponent." These were of course good reasons to be trapped in my mind. I couldn't possibly be angry with him.

So as not to disturb him any further, I turned to the side window. But I couldn't help but sigh. It was all so tiring. In these cold temperatures, you'd rather be in your bed and snuggle under the covers. But we had to drive around and catch a psychopath.

I had withdrawn my hand and surrendered to my solitude. Theoretically, I had company, but Aramis's thoughts were elsewhere. I should