I almost smile, taking out the carton to heat it up, only to find that the container is still hot. I place the bag down, tempted to go question him why he left it, but am I ready to see him again?It’s late too… but he’s obviously awake since the container is hot.Making up my mind, I quickly walk t
ZADE. Holding back was a task I have been failing at from the very first time I saw her on that battlefield. The moment I gazed into those doe-shaped eyes, even my stone heart was intrigued by my goddess-given mate. Awakened by the hope that the Goddess - whose trust in me was waning - had not for
I walk over to the bathroom door, watching as she washes her face with soap and water frantically, even going as far as to gargle. I turn away, feeling worse than I have in years. What was I expecting? I don’t have much to offer. I’m a man without an education, a man on the run… a man working in a
VALERIE. My heart sinks when I hear his door slam. What have I done? What was I doing? Goddess! I’ve made a mess of things. “Val…” Zaia’s no longer smiling as she observes me. “Are you ok? Did I come at a bad time? I’ll leave if you won’t take offence. I shouldn’t have barged in like this.” He
Zaia places two mugs down on the table, making me jump and I frown, trying to push the thoughts away, refusing to go down that train of thought. “Sorry.” She apologises, taking the seat opposite me gracefully. I shake my head. “You didn’t do anything. So how long are you here for?” I ask, trying t
Turning over to face her, I look into her gorgeous purple eyes. “It’s almost as if you know who I’m talking about, and you don’t,” I say quietly, not ready to tell her that. She reaches over, brushing my hair off my face. “We are twins… even if parted since birth… I can feel the presence of family
VALERIE. That night, he never returned. Nor the night after. And the night after that. It was almost like Zade Toussaint had simply disappeared - without a note, without a message. And it terrified me because he’s disappeared once before. The apartment next door remained empty. No one came to
I glance at the car that he’s now leaning against before I nod, “Ok, I’ll have a think about it.” I respond, just wanting to get home. “Great, I’ll be waiting for your response. Don’t take too long.” He winks at me as he opens the car door for me, which he had expertly been blocking. “Sure, bye.”