I notice the time, realizing it’s gotten late much faster than I’d thought.“I’m just out and about. Don’t worry about me,” I say, vaguely even responding to her worries. “I’ll let you know when I’m returning, okay?”Olivia tries to get my location out of me, but I tell her I’ve got to go. I’m reall
SebastianI watch Evelyn’s eyes scope out the rest of the group. Maybe they don’t interpret the fear behind them, but I sure as hell do. It’s plain as day, written on her face, and I ponder what she’ll end up saying.Is she going to finally tell us? Or is this where I learn Princess is a liar?But s
Evelyn nods once more, and she thinks about her question for a long moment. While she does, I make sure she catches my smile and eyes staring at her with an intense focus.I can’t help it. The smile refuses to calm. It’s just so interesting to me that she can so easily become boisterous and confiden
EvelynFinally finding Sebastian doesn’t subside the fears crawling up my skin. I know he likes to play games, but how am I supposed to act casual when he’s hiding something from me?“Princess.” Sebastian stands up, and his eyes shine with anxiety. “It’s all okay.”“What happened? Why do we need to
Sebastian slams his hands against the steering wheel a few times before turning in his seat to me.“Evelyn,” he says, so serious that I swear I must be dreaming. “I don’t want to keep doing this with you. Is it that hard to see?”I don’t respond. What is he talking about?He laughs. “In life, people
Today’s not the day for revisiting.Especially thinking about the way I felt.“That’s great, Mom, but I just remembered I have somewhere to be!”“Aww, well, don’t let your old mom keep you. Love you, my dear. Be safe.”“Love you too, bye!” I hang up in a rush, slamming my phone down on my desk. I b
SebastianIt’s been a minute since I’ve been to the underground race track, but I’ve felt compelled to bring Evelyn here. She’s never really asked me anything about this part of my life.I’ve never explained it to her. In fact, I’m just used to those around me knowing every possible morsel I could s
She gives me a small smile, but her eyes thank me. It’s odd, knowing how to communicate with Evelyn without words. I’ve grown used to reading her expressions, and now it’s as if I’m an expert.“So, tell me where you struggled the most?” Evelyn changes the subject.“Damn, just getting into the nitty