The conundrum

As the duo had gotten into the SUV, Ian drove off immediately, not wanting to spend a moment more in that neighbourhood.

As they journeyed on accompanied, crunch sounds the tyres made on the gravel, Ian was silent. Although Blake liked it this way, he couldn't help but feel Ian, who was usually a chatterbox, was being very unnatural. Especially when he could feel waves of anger directed at him.

He wondered if Ian was still mad about his unthought outburst back at the house they had visited for the mission. Either way, he didn't say a thing, it was best if Ian voiced his grievances at his will. He had made a mistake back then and would readily receive any scolding Ian rained on him.

"Alicia." Ian mouthed.

"Huh?"

"You don't deserve to be by her side." He said with a frigid tone.

Blake was thrown off guard by Ian's sudden confession. He had heard this too many t