The afternoon sun was dipping low as Elias stepped out of the matching centre. He stared at the new watch on his wrist and the package in his bag, making him feel like he was carrying a secret he didn't want. His mind was still spinning from Dr Patel's instructions and the earlier conversation with Rowan.
About the field trip that Jace signed him up for without telling him. The thought made his stomach twist with irritation. He didn't like being controlled, and Jace's overbearing behaviour was starting to feel like a leash. Shaking his head, Elias decided to clear his mind with a trip to the cheap market. He needed clothes for the field trip tomorrow, and his budget was tight; his savings from his nanny salary wouldn't stretch to boutique prices, as they were so expensive.
