“Ugly girls, but Uncle looks cool. I look cooler though,” Xander whispers from where he’s sitting next to Sebastian.“Xander…” Zaia warns.I don’t think anyone is more relieved than Zade when they reach the front, he lets go of the girls and they stand to the side excitedly. After a few moments, the
ZADE.Dinner isn’t too bad, although I had an unexpected person sitting on my left. The Menace himself. He seems to get bored easily and I’m his latest interest. He was adamant that he had to sit next to me. Although, to everyone’s surprise, Sia had also wanted to sit beside me. Of course, the Menac
“Oh… like a shift… so when you go to hell, Uncle, will you shift before you go?”I chuckle quietly.Hell. You got that right, kid.“Xander!” Zaia scolds, appalled. “I am so sorry, Zade!”“He isn’t wrong. Yeah kid, I will. But don’t worry, when I go to hell I’m taking you with me.” I smirk, making Xa
“Want a smoke?” I ask, offering him one. He looks up with a start, clearly not having heard me approach. He glances down at the cigarette packet I’ve popped open. He looks at it as if taking a second to understand what I said before he gives me a grave smile.“Thank you… son.” He takes one and I tak
VALERIETwo Months Later…Shelby died exactly one week after her wedding day, it broke my heart knowing I could do nothing. Something as doctors we often face, we try our best, but it still doesn’t mean we can work miracles.My only solace is that she spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones
“I love you,” I say the words I don’t need to because I’m sure he can see it in my eyes.“I know, but I love you way fucking more,” he murmurs, kissing my forehead softly. I close my eyes, relishing in his touch before another bang makes him growl in irritation and he lets go of me.“They are doing
VALERIEHe cocks a brow, looking down at me. “I don’t want her to…” he sighs. “Never mind.”“Talk to me, Atticus. Help me understand why you refused her.”He shakes his head. “This place is coming along great. I like it. So Zade did most of this?”“Yep,” I respond, wishing he hadn’t shut the convers
“Oh, thanks, here’s the salad!”“Oh great, Zade brought the ice, thank you,” Zaia remarks.“And he brings the heat,” I murmur, not realising I said it out loud, making them all burst into laughter.-----It’s past midnight and everyone has left. I just made us hot drinks after showering.‘Where are