A Vacation Before Hell

"So you're really not coming?" Aria asked, her eyes glaring at Raven.

"I told you that I have a friend to visit first; that girl we helped sell the herb, remember?" Raven clarified for the second time that he wanted to visit Aerin's house first. "Don't worry I'll join you guys before the week is over, we're staying at Rose's house for a week, right?"

"We are, but why not come with us first and then go visit your friend?" Wanting to visit Rose's house together, Aria tried to push Raven. However, feeling Erika's hand tugging on her shoulder, she stood there for a second before deciding to back down with a tired sigh. "Fine, but make sure you're not too late!"

"Are you people done? We need to shut the gate soon," one of the guards interjected. It was the same man, who'd harassed Aerin and her mother when they'd tried to make it into the city.