However, I hadn't told Kristen about it yet.. I was planning to surprise her. But the thought of my ever-present security detail posed a problem.
How could I go and meet her without raising suspicion?
I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I had to figure out a way to meet Kristen without raising suspicion. So.. A night before, I called Mackenzie to accompany me to Evroria.
He answered on the third ring, his voice thick with sleep.
"Karim? What's going on?" he asked, concern lacing his voice.
"Mackenzie, I need a favor," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I need you to come with me to Evroria tomorrow."
There was a pause, and then he chuckled. "You're kidding, right? This is some kind of late-night prank?"
"I'm serious," I replied, detailing my plan to surprise Kristen. Mackenzie listened intently, and after a moment's hesitation, he reluctantly agreed.
