Sir Ares, Goodnight

With a one-track mind, Angeline dashed about the castle in search of its exit.

Grayson activated the castle's stone door to allow the trickling of morning light into the otherwise dark interior.

Raising a hand over her eyes, Angelina turned eastward to find the blue sky dyed vermillion by the flames over Tourmaline Estate. Angelina's chest felt heavy and her heart threatened to leap out of her chest.

Grayson stopped the Ferrari in front of Angelina. "Get in, Ms. President."

Toward the Ferrari Angelina staggered, pulling open the car doors with a quick move and sitting inside.

The Ferrari gave a low rumble before it sped eastward and toward the sea of flames.

Her gaze fell on the diamond-set sunflowers within the interior of the car. Angeline reached a trembling hand to touch its petals.

Her mind echoed with Jay's enchanting baritone." Diamonds represent forever while sunflowers represent happiness. Stay happy and carefree forever, Angeline. That's all Jaybie could ask for." Angelina's eyes immediately reddened.

bought this car,

"He had everything prepared before he left. He's prepared everything

shakily, "Where is

his tears threatening to fall

with too much energy that he dared not and could not let

main road that led to Tourmaline Estate. A

with wide eyes at Tourmaline Estate. She broke into a heart-wrenching wail as she found herself unable to be convinced by the ruined silhouette of the building to be anything but the estate

"What happened here?"

an eye. Stumbling out of the Ferarri, Angeline was met with the sight of countless firetrucks trying to placate the flames. Fragrance Vessel Court was burned down, leaving nothing but cracked walls melting in

a worker nearby

eyes rolled back,

a pair of strong hands.

look at him weakly. "Where is

Grayson remained silent.

"He's not inside, right? Tell me he's