Chapter 18

NINA FELT THE glances of Safiya at her from time to time. She's sitting beside Safiya who was driving the car and she had no intention of talking to her until they reached the place where they took Argus.

Safiya exhaled violently and exaggeratedly as if she was making sure that Nina would know how bored she was and she doesn't like the silence. Maybe even the idea that she was the one who is driving.

"If you're not going to talk to me or say something, I hope I'm not the one you forced to accompany you, right?"

"As far as I remember, I didn't force you," Nina said flatly.

"But you suggested to Hayes that I come with you even though he already volunteered."

She had to avoid Hayes first. When she is with him, she cannot think straight. He seems like he can control not only her body but also her heart. It's scary how easily she forgets about her worries and problems every time he is with her.

"But you didn't refuse." Nina still insisted.

"Whatever! But still, we're not friends."

"Don't