Re Zero Gluttony Novels & Stories

2 months have passed and let's just say Eden is back on track with university. It really is amazing, the whole 180 her life made, and it was all thanks to Malakai. Along the way, Eden had learned that she didn't have to clean her mess up, Malakai had an entire team ready to clean up the scenes she left. She would show Malakai proof and she'd be paid in return. And hell, the adrenaline rush she would get from slashing someone's throat open was incomparable.

Lochlan laid out what he needed. ‘Are you sure she’ll fall for it?’ I asked when he’d finished. It was Desmond who answered. ‘She will. Gloria operates on two assumptions: one, that Aaron worships her – which he does – and two, that he’s still corroded with guilt over his first wife’s –’ he glanced at me quickly, then continued – ‘over Marin’s death. Both assumptions are correct. And guilt makes people impulsive. That impulsiveness is what we’re counting on.’

Ean Smith glanced at his watch, irritation etched on his face. "Three days, and Madeline still hasn't admitted her mistake?" "That woman is so stubborn!" He paced the room, frustration boiling over. Helen Roberts walked in at this moment, carrying a bowl of chicken noodle soup. "Ean, let it go. She didn't do it on purpose. Three days is more than enough time." Ean's expression softened as he looked at her. "You're just too kind-hearted. If Madeline had even a bit of your understanding, it would be great."