The Tide Watches — Episode 8

slightly curled lashes over the pale delicate line of his cheek and finally landed on his soft rosy lips i couldn't help swallowing oh god what a gorgeous little merman what a kissable mouth the thought became the action i lifted my hand and slid it around his neck his lashes trembled he glanced up slightly and there was something in his eyes a faint teasing hook as he held my

gaze should i kiss him just one kiss just once i leaned in helplessly closing the distance almost there when my phone rang the charged air shattered instantly disappointment flashed across his face he looked away pretending nothing had happened annoyed i pulled out my phone and answered without even looking this had better be the

end of the world before i finished ryan's whining voice came through serena did elias say yes should play the victim works out make him feel sorry for you serena this is all just a means to an end i I know you think his tale is disgusting, but once everything works out, we can be together forever. My stomach dropped.

I looked up terrifying darkness in his eyes. When he saw me look at him, he laughed, then pulled his hand free, stood, and walked away. I hung up and jogged after him. Elias, it's not what you heard.

Don't listen to that idiot. Enough, Serena. He stopped without looking at me, his voice cold, though his back was trembling faintly. Go to him.

I told you, I won't stop you anymore. I gritted my teeth, rushed forward, and threw my arms around his waist.