Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 3

Moss and Beck escorted a drenched Flora to stand before Condor

The moment she saw Connor, tears streamed down her face, and they mingled with the rain. “Connor.” she whispered, almost inaudibly, “you’re still alive…”

That was good,

He was still alive.

They were both still alive.

“I’m not dead, and you’re not pleased with that? Want to push me down again?”

That sentence reignited the fire of anger Connor had been barely holding back, bringing him to the verge of explosion. He grabbed a blanket and threw it over Flora, his voice harsh, “Moss, take her away now!”

Flora realized her mistake too late. Before Moss could drag her away, she threw herself in front of Connor, desperately apologizing. “Connor, I didn’t mean it! I came specifically to see you and to apologize, I know I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have pushed you down the stairs. I’m sorry…”

was apologizing to

him half–dead. When did she ever apologize? She was

won’t have to put on this act with me.” Connor slowly closed his eyes. He didn’t want to see her again, worried that it would make him unable to

go. Please, don’t leave, okay?” Flora grabbed his hand,

hand was ice cold and still wet,

me to leave?”

his hand tighter. “I don’t want you to leave. I like

“You like me?”

“Mhm…”

mocking smile on his cold

no longer be in your way. You hate me and should be happy enough to laugh out loud.” He stared at Flora, slowly raising his hand to touch her cold, delicate face. “You come running to

“No-” Flora’s eyes widened.

afraid that if your act fails, I really won’t leave?” Connor’s words grew

word stuck in his throat as Connor felt warmth on his cheek. The chilling fear in his eyes suddenly disappeared,

she just

but she had never kissed

exactly do you want to