Ashley POV

His eyes did not move a centimeter from mine during that short but significant span of time.

“I hope you don't have to wait too long,” I said as I shifted in my seat. The Audi was not big, it was sleeker and built for style and luxury, so I was no more than an arm's length away from Jared. “Did you... have dinner?”

“Yes.” He turned away from me, directing his attention out the window.

I almost let out a sigh of relief. “Ah, well. Do you have a place to stay?”

“I have booked a room at a hotel near here. David will drive us there...