Chapter 317

The inside of the car was dim, but through the front windshield, the dazzling lights of Caelmoor’s busiest district spilled in. The glow of the city lit up David Davies’ sharp features, throwing shadows and depth across his face—it made him look even more unreadable than usual. The news that David was moving out left Ella feeling a little off. She wasn’t even sure why she felt that way, so she just mumbled, “Do you really have to move?” David gave a soft “yeah,” then suddenly turned to look at her, his eyes dark and unreadable. “Ever kissed someone before?” Ella’s eyes went wide as she shook her head frantically, her cheeks instantly flushing pink. “N-No!” There was a quiet click as David unfastened his seatbelt—and then, without much warning, his tall figure leaned toward her. He'd taken off his jacket earlier when they grabbed something to eat, and now only a crisp white shirt clung to him, no tie in sight. They were close—dangerously close. So close that when one of them blinked, th