I was crestfallen. Maybe he simply despises me or he was waiting for this whole arrangement to be over before revealing his kind side to me.

As we navigated through the crowded streets, time appeared to blend together, making it difficult to track our progress amidst the busy traffic. In spite of being in a hurry, Jaxon's driving abilities were effective, and we made it to the meeting location right on time.

As we got out of the car, Jaxon looked at me, his expression much more gentle. "Let's go," he declared, his voice no longer cold like before. "Be sure to create a powerful impact."

I gave a nod....