Chapter 12

“I can’t believe you convinced me,” whining would do me no good now as I sit in the passenger’s seat of Ethan Reed’s Porsche Panamera GTS.

Ethan just smirks, “If it would make you feel better, just think of it like you didn’t have a choice.”

That part is true. After walking all the way out of the compound, there still aren’t any taxis around, not even on booking apps. I seriously considered hitch-hiking, when a white Porsche pulled up beside me.

“Get in,” Ethan says through the lowered window.

And now, here I am, admiring the white interior of Ethan’s car. I feel so embarrassed now. I protested about riding with him and in the end, I still had to.

“I’m sorry for the trouble, and thank you.”

He really didn’t have to do this, but Ethan’s a pretty good guy. Though I’m still very much worried about how this is all going to play out, I’m grateful for his help.

“Hey, it’s no big deal,” Ethan replies taking a quick glance at me. “I’m the one who insisted, remember?”

That makes me smil