The night air was cool against Elena's skin.

She sat in the passenger seat,the window was down,the city lights blurred past.

She felt lighter than she had in weeks,Alexander glanced at her.

"You're smiling."

She was but she hadn't noticed.

"I am." She sang out with a bigger smile

"Care to share?"he said and glanced at her quickly.

She turned to him.

"Everything is going according to plan and for the first time, I feel like I'm winning."

He nodded and kept his eyes on the road.

"Good."

She leaned back then closed her eyes allowing the wind brush her face.

"I can't wait for all of this to be...