Before she could reach her chair, I looped my arms around her hips and pulled her onto my own lap. Her cheeks flushed hotly, but she didn’t resist.“I thought you’d be happy,” I teased. “That little miracle may just be the thing that will cause your precious prophecy to be fulfilled. And more import
AvaThe warm rays of the early morning sun filtered in through the sheer curtains, casting the room in a soft golden glow. I blinked my eyes open slowly, squinting against the bright light until my vision adjusted.That was when it hit me—this wasn’t my room.A flush crept up my neck as the events o
“Eat,” he said. “You need it.”I didn’t need to be told twice. Snatching up a plump strawberry, I slipped it between my lips, unable to suppress a soft moan of appreciation at the burst of tart sweetness that flooded my tongue.“Mm,” I said, taking the offered plate and mug and sitting down at the l
AvaI stepped out of the front door of my cottage, feeling much better after a shower and changing into some clean clothes. Chris, who had been waiting for me in the garden, met my gaze as I approached and shot me one of his signature roguish smirks.“You look hot.”“Not in public,” I teased, swatti
I felt a smirk tug at the corner of my mouth. Leave it to Chris to reduce something like this down to its most simplistic form. “More or less, I suppose,” I conceded with a slightly bashful laugh. “Although personally, I subscribe to the idea that maybe all versions of a given deity are equally real
ChrisThe scent of disinfectant and herbal remedies stung my nostrils as Leonard and I made our way down the narrow infirmary corridor. My boots echoed off of the walls, my steps short and clipped.“Are you sure you want to see her?” Leonard asked. “After what she did, no one would blame you.”“She
I leaned in closer until I could see the tiniest flicker of uncertainty flickering behind Olivia’s impassive mask. “But you would do well to remember that she has also been known to unleash her unforgiving wrath when the circumstances demand it.”As I spoke, I thought back to that warehouse in the w
Ava The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air as I kneaded the dough, my fingers coated in a light dusting of flour. It was a simple task, one that normally brought me peace and allowed my mind to wander. As I worked, however, Olivia’s words echoed in my head—that cruel taunt about