I had never had Augustus treat me with that much patience and consideration. He opened the car door and even carefully led me into the backseat. Only when I was comfortably seated did he then close the door and took his seat beside me. I felt a surge of warmth seeing him treat me so tenderly. Holding on to his arm, I quietly said, “Thank you, Mr. Adler.”
He said nothing more as he looked at me and smiled with a glint in his eyes. Soon after, I caught Colter stealing glances at me through the rearview mirror. Since I knew he meant no harm, I chuckled. “Colter, is there something on my face?”
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