— Eveline —
I knocked on my brother’s door.
It was a beautiful day, the sun was bright, without a cloud in sight. Darren and I had planned a little romantic day. We would stay in bed all morning, go to a nice little café in town for lunch, and then rent a boat and spent all afternoon on the water. Picnic on the deck with a bottle of champagne, watch the sunset, and come back for a long bath and ro
— Kaden —“On what?” Elaeya asked me.I shook my head a couple of times. “Let’s just talk first, then we can make decisions.”She gave me the barest of nods, but the rest of her body stayed a pure statue. Her back was perfectly ramrod straight, her hands l
— Elaeya —A little voice in a dark corner of my mind kept expecting what was apparently not coming. For Kaden to use me, hurt me. All reason told me this is the most plausible actions to expect. But when he spoke of protecting me, I knew every words to be true. When he said he was not calculating my worth to him in money or political power, I knew those words to be equally true.When he wrapped his arms around me a
— Elaeya —I woke up slowly as a wonderful feeling enveloping me, but my eyes popped open suddenly as a surge of energy went from my neck, right down my spine, and ended between my legs. My body arched instinctively pressing against his, and I moaned uncontrollably.I blinked a few times, confused over what had just happened.
— Elaeya —Kaden was right about the smell. I made sure to wash thoroughly before I went down for breakfast.Of course, omelets were already prepared and served when I walked into the kitchen.I was used to being alone, do things on my own, in silence, but this morning, the silence was weigh
— Elaeya —“Mrs. Raynolds made something for you,” I said.He extended his hand and I gave him the bag. Before he had time to open it, his earpiece beeped.“Yes,” he answered.
— Kaden —It took me mostly an hour to wrap everything up, and we did go to a restaurant in town. I got us a private room, and we ate mostly in silence.“You are trying to find a solution for something,” said Elaeya.I looked up at her.
— Kaden —“So,” I said. “Security detail.”“I’m in,” said Anders automatically.I nodded.“I’m okay with this i
— Ylva —Well, I could see what Darren meant. I’d definitely do this girl.I thought I saw her change her stance, prepared for a fight. Maybe she’s not completely useless after all. That might make it useful if she’s to become Luna. Or just to survive.Smurfette dragg