Chapter 41
Author: Purplescent
last update2025-10-12 17:13:33

Thursday. The day had finally arrived.

Xavier pulled his black Ford Ranger up in Ari's small, ivy-covered house. He turned off the engine and took a moment, looking at the house. He was fully packed, his duffel bag sitting on the passenger seat.

The front door opened, and Ari stepped out. She was dressed simply in dark jeans and a comfortable, oversized grey hoodie, her hair pulled back into a casual ponytail. She looked ready for a weekend of forced smiles and old history. He got out of the tr
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