You’ve been quiet the whole time. Tell me, what’s the matter?” Arian shifted his eyes to her. She made sure to sit on the opposite side of the chariot, and that didn't go unnoticed.

Raya could feel her eyes roll to the back of her head. She hated how he treated her like a child when, clearly, she wasn’t.

“You tell me,” Raya fired back at him.

“I can’t possibly be the reason you’re angry. Please, say something,” he pleaded.

“Well, you are, and I’m already sure you know that. I mean, you didn’t even want me here in the first place, so why should I speak to you?”

“I...