Page 50 of Apprentice
“We will let you get back to your dinner now, but I’m sorry, Lila. I know you liked him and had hoped he would be a friend. Drama comes along with running this circus, but I had hoped you wouldn't discover that fact quite so quickly.” Eric is sober and serious for a change, and it’s weird to see. But it doesn't last. His cheeky grin spreads across his face. “Let’s go and let these lovebirds get back to dinner... or whatever.” He winks, waves, and waltzes out of the room. John and William both lean down and give me a kiss on the head before they follow him out, calling back with a promise that they’ll see me tomorrow.
Then I’m left with my mate, Link, and a sad, sick feeling.
“I just can’t believe he did and said all that. It was like he was invaded by the body snatchers. I feel so betrayed. Did he even like me at all?” I shudder and snuggle into Caspian a little more.
Link clears his throat and drops my hand, standing up. “Let’s take a raincheck on dinner. I’ll leave you to look after your mate.” Before he can step away, Caspian leans forward and grabs Doc’s arm.
“Get back down there and hugourgirl. She needs all the affection she can get.” At Caspian’s urging, Link sits back down and grabs me, hugging me from behind, his body slightly cooler than the one pressed against my front. It’s a nice contrast.
I feel warm, comfortable, and happy despite what has just happened, and all that’s left for me to do is sigh as I wonder what tomorrow will bring me.
What a fucking adventure.
THE END FOR NOW
