Cracked After My Fake Death
Theodore stumbled backward, nearly collapsing in shock.
Their expressions cycled rapidly from lifeless vacancy to wide-eyed incredulity, then to unbridled ecstasy, and finally to an overwhelming, fiery intensity that threatened to consume me whole.
My sunglasses slid down, revealing the face that had haunted their dreams night after night. My lips curved into a seductive, knowing smile. "It's been a while, my former paymasters. I like this bracelet. You wouldn't fight me for it, would you?"