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Chapter Twenty Sephie We continued walking around the maze of rooms. The staff quarters were off the kitchen. More bedrooms for guests next to the staff rooms. There was a library on the other side of the kitchen, which I was excited about exploring. Another grand room held a few couches and oversize chairs. There … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 20” »
Chapter Nineteen Adrik I had a stack of reports on my desk to get through by the end of the day today. I hadn’t planned on our extra excursion to the grocery store, so I was hoping to have these completed by now. I sighed, remembering how much I had laughed just today alone. Sephie … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 19” »
Chapter Eighteen Adrik We pulled up to the estate finally. It was close. Too close, considering we had Sephie with us. I already knew I would burn the entire city to the ground if something happened to her. She only just came into my life, but without her, the careful self-control I’d created since taking … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 18” »
Chapter Seventeen Adrik While Persephone was having a private conversation with her neighbor, I decided to light a cigarette. Inhaling deeply, my mind racing in circles, wondering why we couldn’t get reliable information on Anthony’s whereabouts. There was no way that asshat of a child could get the loyalty of this much of the city. … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 17” »
Chapter Sixteen Sephie The SUVS tore out of the parking lot and raced down the back alley toward the main road. Adrik pulled me close beside him, helping me to stay steady on the sharp turns. We were so close to the first vehicle that I thought for sure we were going to hit them, … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 16” »
Chapter Fifteen Sephie After helping her put away the rest of her groceries, I closed her apartment door behind me. I was lost in thought as I turned to find Adrik waiting, just like he had promised. He was standing just past the breezeway, smoking, and on the phone. When he saw me, he put … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 15” »
Chapter Fourteen Sephie Ms. Jackson was in the backseat with me and Adrik. Viktor was driving while Andrei was in the passenger seat. We were following the other SUV with Ivan, Misha, and Stephen. You would’ve thought it was Ms. Jackson’s birthday, she was so excited. “I haven’t been this close to this many fine-looking … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 14” »
Chapter Thirteen Sephie Misha ran to one of the SUV’s outside to get Ivan a new shirt, since the one he was wearing was basically ruined. Viktor received a phone call, which he took in Russian. Once he ended the call, he said, “Boss is on his way here.” He Hooked at me and said, … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 13” »
Chapter Twelve Sephie “Well, you look like you’ve had an exciting morning,” I said. Ivan walked into the kitchen, eyebrow raised, and his intense gaze burning holes in my soul as usual. “I see your brush with death didn’t help you develop a sense of humor,” I mumbled under my breath. Viktor and Andrei both … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 12” »
Chapter Eleven Sephie I didn’t want to stop the kiss, but I knew I needed to stop the kiss. I pulled back from him and looked at him, expecting him to look angry that I had stopped. Instead, he almost looked like he was in a trance. I could feel his strong, but soft grip … Read More “When I step out of my car Ch 11” »