"I've already packed my suitcase," Adrian continued, his tone calm but his eyes locked firmly on hers. "It may take a few days. Don't worry, I know some hotels there."
Ruby's chest tightened. She wanted to argue, to tell him not to go without her, but she only nodded again, already missing him before he even left. Adrian's hand brushed hers in a fleeting gesture of reassurance before he stepped back.
Not before turning his sharp glare on Louis. The fat ghost stiffened, his eyes narrowing suspiciously at their closeness.
"Let's go," Ruby finally said, stepping forward, her face calm though her heart was heavy.
Karl, who had been leaning against the wall, couldn't hold himself anymore. His teeth sank into his thumb as he chewed in frustration, his whole body tense. His fiery eyes followed Ruby as she walked out the door with Louis beside her. His fists clenched, and his heart hammered.
