Chapter 1283

Tarquin froze for a moment, then wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into a tight embrace. Suddenly, he took the lead, leaning in and kissing her...

The fireworks show ended, and so did their kiss.

The two of them held each other for a while, catching their breath, before sharing a smile. Hand in hand, they started strolling back toward the cozy cabin.

As they walked, they chatted quietly.

"So, what happened to those jerks?" Elysia asked.

"They're scared out of their minds-just as planned," Tarquin replied with a smirk.

Elysia didn't press for details about his plan. Instead, she asked again, "You're sure nothing's going to go wrong?"

"Absolutely sure. Don't worry."

"Oh, by the way, did Bernard see that guy? You know, the one with all the scars on his face?"

Tarquin nodded. "Yeah. Bernard told you?"

"No, but when Bernard came back, he was acting strange, trying to smile but clearly upset. What's the story there? What's his connection with that guy?"

it's been sorted out. By the way, did you talk to Grandma about the virus yet?"

wanted Elysia to know-there had been violence, even deaths, and international trouble. He didn't want her to

through his. "Not yet.

Grandpa's house, so Grandma was grossed out-she changed

we started getting dinner ready. I haven't had a chance

nodded. "No rush. It can

I figure I'll tell her

"Sounds good."

at Tracey's place, and they had a classic

Tarquin a stern warning, they quickly forgave and forgot. They treated him like their own grandson-in-law, one more enthusiastic than the

the kids' laughter ringing through the cabin, the place felt warm

dinner, the

off to

in the woods for days? barely getting a full night's sleep.

happened and with full

over

out like lights,

Tarquin were tired too, but still too wired

the kids were tucked in, Elysia

teamed up with the

discuss the virus.ne,

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