Strike Unscramble Novels & Stories

She replied sarcastically, with that deadpan face Jax recognized because he has the same expression when he’s annoyed. To cover his frustration, Jax muttered a swear under his breath and then put a timid smile on his face, nodding yes to whatever his sister had planned. When he looked about, he had to squint because his attention landed on the banned on his left. ‘Speed dating!’ read the words, and as if heaven and hell had descended on him, Jax realized what was going on: his sister had set him up. The line is long, composed of both girls and boys, and he’s obliged to date them right now. “Am I that hopeless?” he wondered aloud, emphasizing the word ‘that.’

FORGIVE ME? I regret sending the message as soon as i click the button send. I add another message to right the wrong. I see bubbles popping up in the chat so i write another message before he wriets something. ME: 'I MEAN AS FRIENDS. WE ARE STILL FRIENDS RIGHT?' I look out to see harry pouting ,his eyebrows scrunched making that pretty face look sad. Pretty?Really ,claire? . You are not supposed to think like that. I mentally slap myself in the head and wiat for his message since his text bubbles pop and then get removed again and again as if he doesn't know what to reply. His text finally arrives.

The mother checked the progress of her daughter who was unpacking things in the room. Some boxes are open, and chaos in the room can be seen in various directions. "No mom." The girl looked around to confirm one by one the contents of the box that had been scrambled by herself. "I guess..." She faltered at the end, unsure if her memory might be wrong.

Mace's stern gaze bore into Lorraine, his voice cold and unforgiving. "Lorraine, explain to me why my niece, Seraphina, is standing in my office when I specifically instructed that I was not to be disturbed." Lorraine's nervousness became palpable as she stammered, "I...I tried to contain her, Mr. Sinclair, but she insisted on seeing you. I thought it would be best to—" Mace cut her off with a curt wave of his hand. "Enough excuses, Lorraine. I gave you a direct order, and it appears you were unable to carry it out. You let someone in when I clearly said I didn't want to be disturbed."