Patricia’s eyes widened. “That’s so romantic; like it was written in the stars.”I chuckled. “I’ve never thought of it that way, but yes. I suppose it was.”“And that night,” she asked, “Did you know it was him?”I shook my head, chuckling. “Not at first. It was quite a shock when I found out. I rem
AvaI snapped my eyes open at the sound of the door creaking, my hand immediately moving away from my groin. My cheeks flushed red as I saw a tall figure emerge from the steam, followed by a tawny head of hair and a pair of green eyes.“Ava. There you are.”Chris approached the edge of the pool in a
Gently, Chris worked his fingers a little deeper and faster, his tongue and lips leaving scorching trails along my neck, breasts, and collarbone, until I was practically aching for more. Then, he slipped his fingers back out and pulled his hand out of the water.“Open,” he muttered.He didn’t need t
AvaLater that night, Chris and I arrived in the elegant dining room—this one larger than the other, with a crackling fireplace situated at the far end and a gleaming mahogany bar against the wall. Chris pulled my chair out for me and I took my seat across from Clara, who was sitting beside Bernard.
Chris nodded, exchanging a glance with me. I nudged his knee with my own beneath the table, feeling bolstered; maybe we didn’t have a solid plan set in case of evacuation, but Bernard might just offer his help after all. That was all that mattered.“We completely understand,” Chris said. “And thank
AvaI woke up early the next morning, feeling refreshed despite the late night and what was perhaps a bit too much wine. Chris was already up, packing our bags and bustling around the room by the time I climbed out of bed.“Morning, sunshine,” he said with a grin, glancing over his shoulder as he st
Patricia nodded and shot me a knowing look. “Everything’s fine. I was just wishing Ava well.”Chris smiled. “I’m glad. And thank you, Patricia, for everything.”We said our final goodbyes, promising to keep each other updated on the blight, the infestation, and the growth of the seed. Just before we
AvaThe car rattled along the road, the only sound that of the wheels churning against the gravel. Chris, sitting beside me, gripped my hand tightly.“You okay?”I startled a bit at his touch, but nodded stiffly. Surrounding the car on all sides was a thick, oppressive fog that had rolled in not lon