“You noticed it too?” Ethan said under his breath.“Yeah.”“Want me to ask?”“No,” I said. “Let him be. We all grieve differently.”Ethan gave a short nod and walked off toward the west wing.I lingered.Then I heard it.That sound, the one that cracked through everything else like sunlight through
Damon:“So… you and Delilah?” I asked, once Sienna and Delilah were out of ear shots.“Hmm?” he said, playing dumb.“You want to try again with that fake confusion?” I crossed my arms over my chest as I looked him in the eye. He chuckled and shook his head at me.He chuckled. “It’s early.”“Is that
Sienna:“Are you sure that you're going to be able to manage anything today? I know that you want to take care of things, but, Damon, you also need to take a break” I said gently.“Don't worry, I'm going to be able to handle things, all I need to do is just focus on what needs to be done. Regardless
Delilah:The light creeping through the curtains was warm, soft, like it hadn’t yet decided to wake the world. I squinted my eyes as I fought the urge to open them. I did not want to. For a few moments, I wanted to lie down.I stirred slowly, the sheets tangled around my legs. But when I forgot wher
She nodded, eyes glistening. “Then hold me.”And I did…I connected my lips against hers, only this time it was far more gentle than I thought that I could ever be.Her breath was warm against my throat as she leaned into me, her body molding perfectly with mine. In that moment, the whole world arou
Ethan:I barely made it down the hall when I heard the door behind me swing open.Footsteps, quick, light, angry.“Ethan!”I stopped, jaw tightening, but I didn’t turn around. I did not want to turn around to face her. I did not even want to look her in the eye.“Why the hell did you kiss me just to