Chapter Extra 4

Chapter 4

Daphne

I should have asked Kate to take out the trash.

Then she could have dealt with this strange guy who claims to be my partner. I mean, come on. A partner? It sounds so primal and barbaric. Like I have no say in the matter.

Although, if I'm being honest, it doesn't sound too bad…

I keep feeling this strange attraction to him. The feeling of being drawn to him when I first saw him lying injured in the dumpster is even stronger now. It's taking hold of me.

“What did you say your name was?” I ask as I look at him differently.

“I didn't say it. My name is Armel, but people close to me call me Army.

“I can't imagine why you get that.” He actually laughed at that.

“And you?”

“I'm Daphne.” I say in a shy voice.

“Daphne.” He whispers as she looks at me with those deep blue eyes. I feel my cheeks blush under the intensity of them.

“So, then I'm going to call you Army.” I told him, “I like it, it sounds like danger, and not that I like danger, but I l don’t know... Army is origi