[h2]Esme Stirling[/h2]

Esme watched Cason, noticing how his smile had gotten brighter from her mood and tone softening. Eating and being in the diner's calm atmosphere had done her some good, even after Cason’s emotions had hit her. When he stood up next to her, she watched him, seeing his eye roll, and then spoke. It was clear he wasn’t talking to her at that moment. Taking in what he said, she figured it was a goon of his. Did the demon he sent after her car finally deliver it to the hotel? Before she could answer the question that came to mind, Cason turned to her with a pointed finger. 

She stepped back a bit and looked at his finger before looking back up at him as he spoke, sighing when he disappeared. “That’s getting annoying.” she whispered. As she waited for his return, she sat back down at the table and fiddled with the water glass. She knew it wouldn’t take him long, but she needed to entertain herself somehow. She didn’t want her thoughts drifting again. As Esme waited, the waitress came by to check on her and clear the table. Esme ordered a drink to go, getting a smile from the waitress before she left to get it. 

Soon after, Cason popped up in front of her, catching her off guard when he brushed her hair from her face and behind her ear with a smile. In all honesty, she didn’t quite know how to react to the action. The only ones ever to do that were her parents. As he walked to the counter, she shook it off and stood from the table and adjusted her jacket. She looked out the window as he ordered food for the others, then looked his way when he returned to her side. At the mention of her car, her face changed, clearly showing she was glad to have her car. 

She nodded to the rest of what he said, having a feeling that’s how things would go. At him asking if she could drive with a conserved look on his face, Esme turned fully facing him now, a slight smile on her lips. “I may not be one hundred percent after yesterday’s events, but I’m fully capable of driving.” she told him. “So, stop worrying.” she added firmly.