Chapter 279: Date I

They walked toward the car, Svetlana's eyes lighting up when she spotted it.

"Is this Ash's car?" she asked with a smile.

Damon nodded casually, not feeling the least bit embarrassed. "Yeah. Borrowed it for the night."

He opened the door for her, stepping aside like a gentleman. She chuckled softly, looking amused.

"I didn't even know you could drive," she said teasingly as she began to climb in.

Damon stood still for a moment as he thought about the slow driver and the insult he had received.

Despite quickly shaking it off, the shame stayed long enough to make him think again.

Before she could settle into the seat, he gently held her wrist, stopping her.

"Actually…" he began, releasing her wrist and straightening up to play it cool. "How about you drive? You know, get a feel for the car. It's a pretty smooth ride."