A Late Night Dip

[William’s POV]

I stare at Elise as she considers what I’ve said, or was she thinking of something else? I couldn’t quite place why, but I could sense something more, something substantial shining in those beautiful blue eyes of hers, but before I can actually figure out what it might be, it is gone and her mask of indifference returns.

“I’ll hold you to it.”

“Sorry to disturb.” Marty announces, ruining the moment. “But since we’ve seen that things are being taken care of, we should head back.”

“So soon?” Elise pouts. “I was enjoying the breeze and scenery from up here. If you want to go back, you can go without me.”

“No can do, beautiful.” He chuckles. “You know that I’m in charge of making sure you stay out of trouble. So, you’re stuck with me.”

Frowning, I try to ignore the jealousy that is beginning to bubble in me. If Rosco wanted someone to watch Elise, why didn’t he simply choose me?

‘Because you have other motives.’ Rue chuckles, only adding to my annoyance.

‘And you don’t thi