MARIANA'S P.O.V
"Excuse me?"
His teeth gritted as he tried to stable himself around me, his eyes leaving mine to take in the gifts on the floor. I looked down at it, too. It was all destroyed, and I bit down on my lip. I would be in deep trouble if he asked me to pay for them.
I swallowed hard and turned to him, just as he looked up to me, his eyes meeting mine.
"I will not ask you to pay for these if you take me to where I need to be."
My eyes widened, and I blinked rapidly. It was a good deal. I, at least, still had gas in the car.
"Wh... where?"
"Oriental palace. I need to be there quick."
I nodded. "Uh... I.. I will help you around."
He turned away, and I helped him yo the passenger seat. I opened the door, and he got in, his eyes closing briefly as he winced in pain.
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