Estelle leaned her cheek on her hand, sighing, “Grandpa’s so worried I’ll catch a chill, he keeps the heating cranked up too high at home. It’s stuffy. Outside is way more comfortable.”

After chatting a bit longer, Estelle told Jonathan that her grandfather wanted to see her and ended the call.

Jonathan set his phone down and headed for a shower. As he was undressing, something crossed his mind. He picked up his phone again to check the weather in C City. Sure enough, it was raining there.

His lips curved into a half-smile as he turned off the phone and made his way to the bathroom.

The next day.

Estelle stepped out of Velocity Vista Airport at nine in the morning. The sun was a brilliant orb in the sky, and as she left the airport, the humid air enveloped her.

The clear skies were a stark contrast to the dreary cold of C City.

Estelle adjusted the brim of her hat and walked at an unhurried pace toward the exit.

Taxis were lined up along the curb. She approached one and asked the driver how much it would be to Citadel.

her off, “Too far,

her mother tongue but

nodded and continued her search

a hint of warning colored the taxi driver’s

replied,

her eye. Three

more taxis, but even when she offered to double the fare, the drivers wouldn’t take

fourth driver, the SUV screeched to a halt in front

with a buzz cut and sunglasses, looked at Estelle and asked, “Miss, we’re heading to Citadel too.

car—one local and one foreigner. The

passenger door and got in, “Thanks,

a glint of excitement in his eyes as he stepped on the gas, and the SUV

drivers who had refused Estelle watched helplessly as she drove away with the strangers, their eyes filled with a blend of resignation and

vast expanse.

burly white man in the back leaned

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