The afternoon descended swiftly in Zayden's life as his mother forcefully dragged him to Ziana's house. They sat in the car, enduring her lecture on manners that he seemed to have forgotten around Ziana.
"It was just a kiss, so stop overreacting already," Lady Winter's sarcastic tone filled the car, causing the two reapers in the backseat to stifle their laughter while Zayden sulked at her words.
"This is the 21st century, Zay! Learn from your peers and adapt," she added nonchalantly, adjusting the brochure on her coat. "And for God's sake, don't cause a scene today. Let's all have a peaceful meeting for once," she declared, her smile reaching her eyes as Zayden increased the speed. It was truly amusing for her to get under his skin, a rare occurrence in the afterlife. But Ziana was bringing her so much joy, compensating for all the losses she had endured in the chambers.
