274 - From the ashes: ‘K’

Ryan's smile had all the answer Dinaia needed, and the sweetness she felt overpowered all the dissatisfaction that had accumulated in her chest. She suddenly stepped forward, and leaned down, taking Ryan by surprise and claiming his lips.

The red-haired man had his eyes open wide in shock, and before he could recover, Dinaia pulled back. She had a wide smile on her face, all traces of anger and dissatisfaction having evaporated.

"You don't have to worry about my father. My grandma likes you, and that is enough."

Not giving Ryan the time to react to the bomb she had dropped, having apparently informed her grandmother of their budding relationship already, she ran behind him, and ignoring Daemon, pushed him as they left.

The wind blew, carrying the chill of the night, along with fumes from the cars passing by.