Page 14 of Kiss of a Hellish Prince

I don’t think she needs one.

What was it about this guy that made me smile so much? I was sitting at my desk and grinning at my phone like an idiot.

So, what all did Murmur tell Sarah? Can I tell her the truth, or will we be sleeping with the fishes if I do?

Rune

Murmur said it was a fender bender, but you hadn’t put on your seat belt yet and hit your head against the steering wheel.

Wow, that’s believable. She won’t buy a fucking word of it. Can I tell her the whole truth?

Rune

No. Humans don’t know about us. We want it to stay that way.

Ok. Do I need to be worried about those guys coming back?

Rune

I don’t think so, but if you ever see them, you have my number.

Thanks. That makes me feel better.

Rune

What are you doing now?

Nothing really. I passed out on my bed after my shower. I just woke up. You?

Rune

Heading home. Wondering if you had decided yet?

Decided what?

Rune

I asked you a question in the car, and again by your front door. You never gave me an actual answer.

Yes, I did.

Rune

I don't know isn’t an answer. It’s a refusal to give an answer. I want an answer.

And you always get what you want? A little disappointment might just be good for you.

I had no idea what had come over me. I wanted to see him again. Why was I playing hard to get over text? He didn’t know me well enough to know I was flirting. I was sure I was going to fuck this up…again. I moved back over to my bed, lying on my indigo comforter, biting my nails while I watched the three little dots blink.

Rune

Yes. I’m a demon prince, a powerful fighter, and, well, you saw me without my shirt. No isn’t something I hear very often.

Maybe hearing no will do wonders for your ego?

Rune

Is that what you want to do, Tori? Wound my fragile male ego, and then never see me again?

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