The Tide Watches — Episode 6

A man's? Elias had shifted back to human form. He'd changed into a clean white shirt and black slacks, with a pair of thin gold-rimmed glasses that made him look aloof and severe,

not a trace left of how wrecked he'd looked before. He strode over without so much as a glance at me. Grabbed both birds by the head in one strong hand, and tossed them out the Two shrieking birds screamed through the air outside.

I stepped forward, worried. His back was to me. Elias, are you okay now? His voice came low and hoarse. Serena, don't say I didn't warn you.

If you go now, you can still catch Ryan for dinner. I stared at his cold back, gritted my teeth, and lunged forward to wrap my arms around him. Why would I have dinner with someone else? I only want to have dinner with you, honey.

The word hit him like a live wire. He yanked his arm out of my grip and put distance between us. Serena. Right here.

He was barely holding back the fury in his eyes, and it twisted into a bitter laugh. Last time you called me. So what is it this time?