Revelations By Midnight

The city lights blurred past as Adrian's car sped through the night, the hum of the engine a constant reminder of the precarious situation Lila found herself in. Beside her, Lora sat in tense silence, her fingers gripping the edge of the seat, knuckles white. The weight of the evening's events pressed heavily on them both.

Lila's mind raced, replaying the confrontation with Caleb and Adrian. The raw intensity in Caleb's eyes, the smug confidence in Adrian's demeanor—it all felt like a twisted dream. She glanced at Adrian, his profile illuminated by the dashboard's glow, exuding an unsettling calmness.

"Where exactly are you taking us?" Lila's voice cut through the silence, sharper than she intended.

Adrian's lips curved into a slight smile, his eyes flicking to the rearview mirror to meet hers. "As I said, somewhere safe. A hotel, as per your request."

Lora shifted uncomfortably, her gaze darting between Lila and Adrian. "And then what? What's your plan?"