''What?!” Jordan blinked. “You are worried about that girl?! She almost escaped, Devlin! She nearly reported you to the police! And all you are worrying about is the security of that girl?!''Instantly Devlin turned his face and glared at him. Oh God, Jordan screamed mentally, the lion was indeed very angry. Throwing up his hands in surrender, he apologised quickly,''Sorry, sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I just- it just slipped,'' and put his hands over his mouth, trying to ease the tension in the room. However, Devlin sat upright, the frown gone, replaced by a determination in his eyes.''Prepare hiding spot number three. Tomorrow I will take her there. It’s closer to the place where I’ve met her and I’m pretty sure there, we can find some information about her and her family.''And the game instantly changed. Sarah swallowed down the lump in her throat for the third time. She could feel how sweaty her palms were as she tightened them. Her heart was not beating fast, yet it sk
Deep in Sarah’s heart, there was an unknown nervousness growing. She didn’t know what was happening to her. It was an emotion mixed with fear and excitement. Something was surely changing inside of her. Trying to forget this feeling, she decided to speak her mind.''Are you not afraid to live in this dangerous world of yours?'' She asked in a serious tone, although she didn't know where this came from. Being in his company for a few days, living his lifestyle, Sarah felt that this person must have felt the loneliness she’d been feeling back home. But worst, his life was coated with danger. He didn’t look like someone whose pleasure is killing but rather he kills because he needs to live. Surprisingly this time Devlin didn't tensed, instead he replied in the same tone as hers,''People fear death. But I face death everyday as an uninvited guest.''Sarah gasped. ''God, this is madness!''''This is not insanity. It is manliness,” conviction and determination could be heard in his vo
With the warm afternoon sunrays on her skin, the cool breeze playing softly with her hair, a complete peace and freedom burst into Sarah’s heart. After running for half an hour, they now found themselves on a road of which both sides were surrounded with corn fields. The plants were green and lively just like her soul. For twenty years, Sarah had been under her patriarchal father’s command. She lived the life he chose for her and never rebelled although she always did inside her heart. She lived a very strict and unhappy childhood, always carrying a suffering from her parent’s suffocating marriage. When his father expressed his discontentment for her advanced education, she didn’t rebel. Again, when he disapproved of her getting a job, she hadn’t said anything. There was a series of things that she had been prohibited to do. Sarah was basically a mechanism of her father’s patriarchal beliefs. Since childhood she was fabricated this way. She was given an order and she lived by it, wit
''I can't continue,” Sarah finally gave up and wearily grumbled, ‘‘I am too tired and cold.”Devlin turned and looked at her. Around them, the atmosphere was thrilling, big and scary bushes surrounded them. They could hear the bugs and crickets disturbing the other creatures. At this very moment, a bat on the branch over Sarah’s head flew away and ruffled the leaves in the process. She flinched and a shiver instantly ran down her spine. Devlin whose grey glittering eyes were on her commented softly,''We can't stop here. We can't sleep here. There are many dangerous creatures. We should keep go…'' However Sarah cut him off through tight teeth, ‘'There can't be a more dangerous monster than you, here in this darkness!'' She snapped angrily as Devlin wasn’t being reasonable and understanding at all! In this dark night, his cold grey eyes left her colder but the disturbing feeling was back and her heart was doing crazy acrobats in her chest. She tried desperately not to shiver but fai
Sarah’s smile gradually froze. A fluttering emotion instantly invaded her body. He actually smiled! It was the first time she’d seen his teeth! They were as white as milk and so perfectly aligned. When he smiled, his eyes looked tinier, hiding the steely grey, turning them into a light transparent ones. How gorgeous! She goggled in amazement. However, a knock at the door unfroze her back to reality. Sarah alarmingly sat upright on the bed while Devlin went to open the door, his face once again rigid and the mask was back.''Here,” the old woman came forward in the room, holding a tray of plates and cups in one hand and in the other one, there was a pile of clothing. She smiled at Sarah which she shyly returned it.Devlin grimaced at her expression before he closed the door again. The woman put the trays on the table and came to sit beside Sarah on the bed, her eyes filled with concern.''Are you alright, my child?'' Her eyes reflected her words.''Yes, thank you. I-I-rest a little bi
Sarah stirred on the bed and her eyes opened. She could hear soft chirping of the birds, with rays of sunlight penetrating through the curtains. Even children's playful laughter could be heard on the street. She quickly sat up on an unknown bed, trying to figure out where was she and when she did, her eyes instantly moved to the sofa beside her bed. It was Devlin. Her heart started its crazy gymnastic again. His forearm covered his eyes and it looked like he was deeply asleep. Sarah’s throat suddenly went dry. Ill at ease, with a grimace, she rapidly stood up and went in the bathroom, tiptoeing.Few minutes later, she came downstairs, looked around and actually admired the house. It was small but comfy, not as huge as Devlin’s. Without much difficulty, she strolled to the kitchen and found the old woman washing dishes. Upon hearing her footsteps, the latter swung, smiled warmly at Sarah, ''Good morning, sweetheart.''''Morning, Granny.”It was clear that the kind old woman already he
There, once the door closed behind them, Devlin faced Sarah and explained,''Right now, I have to go out. I will do it quite frequently and I need your cooperation, Sarah.”Sarah could feel her body shaking with almost uncontrollable rage! She kept avoiding his gaze until he grasped her chin firmly with one hand, boring his grey menacing eyes into hers. He commanded whisperingly, ''Promise me that you will stay safe here, will you?”Feeling uncomfortable, Sarah knocked his hand off and stepped back, creating distance between them.''Damn it, Tiger!'' She shouted in a sudden fury, “don't pretend that you care about me when you don't! Earlier you were restless when you can't find me because you thought I escaped again! The same- when you noticed my notepad, you thought I was writing some letters or whatever. I noticed it all, all! God knows what you have in that damned mind of yours!'' Her words struck him right across the face and he flinched. Devlin’s heart sank down in guilt. He wa
Behind her, Sean also stood up slowly, obviously noticing the tensed atmosphere which had suddenly invaded the room.''Why are you so reluctant, honey?'' Devlin repeated while he approached Sarah with threatening, loud steps.The latter froze. ''After all that I’ve been through for you, is this how you compensate my love?” His mouth became a hard, firm line of disapproval, his voice harsh and condemnatory. His piercing gaze glued on her face, he took hold of her arms, his cruel nails biting her skin and it hurt.''Ah,” an involuntary cry escaped her. Noticed her expression, Sean took a step forward as he protested angrily, ''Man, there's no need to be rude towards her! I was only asking if you are really her husband,” he threw Devlin a daring stare, “ now I’m sure you aren't! How can a so called loving husband treats his wife like you just did?!''Devlin sent him a murderous gaze which made Sarah flinch a step away from him but Sean continued to look at him daringly. What a courage