Chapter 9

Liv's POV The driver’s voice cut through my swirling thoughts, dragging me back to reality. “Ma’am, where am I dropping you off?” “Oh.” I blinked, realizing I’d been staring blankly out the window. “19 Clover street please. The first house to your right.” Rose’s place was the closest to the Blackwood estate. Lara's place would have been more discreet, but I couldn't bear to sit in this car any longer. It reminded me of him. The driver nodded, adjusting the rearview mirror to glance at me. I turned my head to the side, trying to shake off the sensation that still lingered from Kaelon’s presence. How was it that a man could get under my skin like that? Just his nearness sent tiny electric currents racing down my spine, and I hated that I had no control over it. The ride to Rose’s house was relatively quick, the city lights giving way to quieter streets lined with neatly trimmed hedges and cozy homes. Rose’s place came into view, a charming two-story cottage with a sprawling lawn out fron