Evaline:
Sunday came far too quickly, and apparently, so did my training schedule.
I barely had time to breathe before Kieran was standing by the doorway, arms crossed and that familiar unreadable expression on his face that told me there was no use in arguing.
By the time I was done with the breakfast, he had already packed a small bag for me and was waiting near the door.
"Elder Ren is expecting us," he said simply, and that was that.
I bid my little boy and my mates goodbye before following Kieran out of the house.
The car ride was quiet. Outside, the early morning mist still clung to the trees and fields. The air was crisp, cool enough that I could see faint puffs of my breath on the window. I tried to relax, watching the scenery glide by, but my thoughts wouldn't settle.
Kieran glanced my way once, his hand resting loosely on the wheel. "You didn't sleep enough last night."
I turned toward him, trying to sound light. "How could I, when your brothers wouldn't let me?"
