Lucien sat behind the wheel, his hand striking the steering in frustration. "Psycho," he muttered, jaw tight. "If Uncle hadn't come out, I don't know how it would've ended."
Beside him, Ash exhaled in relief. Luckily, Stepfather interfered in time, saying he wanted to talk with Adrian. I don't know what choice i could have made.
As they drove on, Ash's phone rang. He glanced at the screen; Uncle Aster.
It's rare for Uncle Aster to call me...is there a problem?
He picked up quickly. "Hello."
"How are you?" Aster's voice came warm.
"I'm good. Is everything alright?" Ash asked.
"Yes," Aster replied.
Ash breathed easier. "How's Grandma?"
"She's fine."
Relief flickered across Ash's face. "Ooh, if everything is fine..."
"I was just calling to confirm if you guys arrived safe," Aster cut in.
Guys? Ash frowned. Then it struck him; he means me and Lucien.
"Oooh, yeah, we arrived safe," Ash said lightly. "Even as we talk, Lucien is here with me."
"Really?"
