Chapter 23: A Storm Is Coming.

Aimee's POV

I glanced at Lucien sitting beside me as the car glided through the smooth roads of Nightfall Nexus. We were going to the local town to get the dresses I might like but that was not the problem. The problem was Lucien. He had been moody since the soldier passed the information about the dark forces gathering.

He dismissed the soldier after writing a short letter with his seal and passed it to the soldier. Then, he told me it was time to leave. Here, we are and he had a deep frown on his face. His aura was killing me. I was sure the driver felt it too but was just trying to act calm.

“We could have stayed home” I finally spoke not looking at him

He faced me but said nothing. That act made me look at him. “I don't mind not having a dress,” I told him, plainly

“I promised you that we would get some dresses in the local market” he tried to defend himself

“Dead or alive?” I questioned him and his frown changed to fear

I sighed. “Your aura is all over the car suffocating us. If