He'd hurt Elodie for so long.

Maybe it was time he felt a little pain himself, right in his own heart.

But Elodie never thought that way.

What Esmeralda suggested was nothing more than revenge.

How long do the tangled stories of the lovelorn ever truly end?

Even though Esmeralda talked tough, what she really felt was worry-she just hated to see Elodie facing more trouble.

If Jarrod was struggling over all this, how much worse must it be for Elodie?

"I don't think he'll stick around much longer," Esmeralda said, trying to sound breezy. "Guys like that-those golden boys-they only latch on when they've lost someone who really mattered. Let him sulk. He'll give up on his own." She was determined to shield Elodie from any more hurt.

Elodie understood, and just offered a faint, grateful smile.

As for Alexander... neither of them had figured out how to explain things to him. They'd have to wait for the right moment.

Esmeralda ended up staying with Elodie for a whole week, refusing to leave her side. The once carefree party girl suddenly grew up overnight, learning how to take care of Elodie's day-to-day needs—and, not so subtly, making sure Jarrod didn't get anywhere near her.

Elodie simply let her be.

Monday morning, Elodie headed over to Hangar 719 at the airfield.

had a

rounded a corner and spotted Watts on his phone nearby. His voice was tense: "Yeah, I know. The Eldrion Global board has it out for me.

her

of the world. I'll win them something bigger. People need to broaden

rest. She continued to

up too. He gave Elodie a quick once-over, brow furrowed.

some data before glancing up. "I'm fine,

a slow breath.

company

lately-I haven't

you. I'm

aside. "You don't have

enough trouble over

looked at her, earnest.

vel

that. r our relationship

just stand by knowing you were in

know how to respond. She knew, deep down, that she owed

that wasn't easily

out. A technician

a set of aircraft wings straight toward them. Watts was standing right in its path. Reacting instantly, Elodie grabbed his arm

what happened; his shoulder bumped lightly

then looked

drawn in concern, her delicate features serious as she watched the cart pass

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255