Ashton

I watched her walk quickly across the snow-covered parking lot until she finally disappeared into the school building.

I stared at the large, double entrance door for another second, trying to calm my racing heartbeat.

The next moment, I started the car and drove out of the parking lot, a sly grin creeping across my face.

Little princess, we seem to have underestimated you.

I quickly left the school grounds and the Lakewood City sign behind me without paying attention to my speed.

I mostly drove by feel, never by the speedometer.

One of the few things where I allowed myself to ignore perfection. After all, there was no...