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Avoiding The Crazies

Author: Siwa Rose
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-26 15:00:02

Imogene Scott

My stomach twists. What is wrong with these people? I glance around, suddenly hyperaware of how absurd this entire situation has become. I came here to relax, to have time alone with Damien, not to be dragged into someone else's twisted marriage.

I force a smile. “I don’t think that’s necessary,”

Dahlia's grin only widens.“Come on, it's all in good fun. Jace and I have a special understanding.”

Yeah, I bet you do.

"Thanks, but I'm really not interested," I say more firmly this time.

My skin still crawls from Jace's lingering touch, and I want nothing more than to put some space between us all.

“Suit yourself.” Dahlia shrugs, clearly unfazed. "But if you change your mind, you know where to find us."

I give a noncommittal nod and make a hasty exit. As I reach the villa, my phone buzzes in my bag. It’s a message from Damien:

[Damien: Where are you? Miss you already.]

I exhale, the tension easing slightly. Damien. He's the reason I’m here, not these bizarre distractions.
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