Chapter 83

Elio

Well, this is unfolding all wrong. She continues to study me with her enormous emerald green eyes. I can practically hear the steam coming out of her ears as that wild mane of hers grows bigger. “Why would you say such a thing?” she demands, but I notice the flash of hurt in her eyes and it kills me. I continue to try to do what's best, but every instance I do, I still hurt her. Can't a guy have some luck?

I run my hand over my neatly trimmed black hair, letting out a deep sigh as I lean against the wall of the walk in. She places her palms on her hips, staring me down as she waits for my answer. It's quite entertaining seeing this 5.5ft little girl try to shake me down. It’s fucking working too. Not that I will tell anyone such a thing.

“There’s a seal behind your left ear,” I begin as she just looks at me, confused for a moment, before her eyes go wide and her face pales. Her fingers travel up to behind her left ear before she freezes on the spot. I can hear her heart racing as