Book 2: Chapter 99

Martina watched in stunned disbelief as Ares's car disappeared down the winding dirt road, a cloud of dust trailing behind it. She felt frozen, unable to comprehend the events that had just unfolded. Her mind raced with questions, her heart aching from the coldness she had seen in Ares’s eyes. Why hadn’t he spoken to her? Why had he left so abruptly without any explanation?

Before she could dwell further on these thoughts, Enrico’s car roared to life behind her. He honked the horn sharply, snapping her out of her daze. “Get in!” he shouted over the noise of the engine. His tone was impatient, leaving no room for hesitation.

Martina quickly ran to the passenger side and climbed in. As soon as she closed the door, Enrico sped off, following the same path Ares had taken moments earlier. The tires skidded on the loose gravel, and the car jerked forward, making Martina clutch the door handle tightly to steady herself.

The drive was tense and silent. Martina stole a glan