Chapter 10 ~ Thief

“Hey love, can we meet I miss you.”

“Why have you been distant lately?”

“I’ll come over and start staying with you, you’re scaring me.”

“Are you there?”

Kiana sighed as she watched the load of texts pop up on her screen. She was exhausted and spent all the energy on Arthur and now that Annabel was breathing down her neck, she wanted to change her apartment but knew she had to endure it to fool them. ’Eventually I’ll have to visit and play bestie with her when all I want is to peel her skin off!’

“Will you respond to that?” Arthur’s deep voice spoke after eyeing her closely. Kiana lifted her head to meet the most beautiful eyes she’s ever seen and had to fight her muscles from spreading into a smile.

“No, but I have to go, Juliana needs me back at the office. When can I meet you? We have much to discuss and if you’re investing such an amount it’s only fair that I know your plans.” Kiana reasoned with Arthur but his lack of emotion made her feel uneasy. ‘When did he become a stone-