The Shadows Between Us

For some reason, my lovers cease to give me expensive presents once I turn down their proposals.

Alas.

His last word was my name. His last thought was of me.

I won.

I haven’t had many opportunities to make friends, and it has been my experience that most ladies do not like me. Not when I’m their competition for the attentions of men.

All the time in the world is worth nothing if I don’t get to spend it with you.

All the time in the world is worth nothing if I don’t get to spend it with you.

He looks down at my glove as though it offends him.

the last word out of Hektor’s lips.

Alessandra.

His last word was my name. His last thought was of me.

I won.

Do you like music?”

“I think I would like your music.”

He turns toward me, and just like on the first day we met, a jolt goes through me at the connection of our eyes meeting.

“You said I wasn’t beautiful enough to be tempting,” I remind him.

He takes his napkin from his lap and brushes his fingers against it. “I lied. You’re the most stunning thing to ever set foot in my palace.”

“And should I fear you?” I ask.

“Never.”