Heat

Drake

"Are we home yet?" Madeline murmured.

Her voice was low and full of excitement. She was so happy that she had too much drink at the party.

After staying away for two weeks, I gave in to Madeline's incessant calling. Though she was asking about my welfare I could tell her despair from her voice.

I wish I didn't have to lie to her.

I wasn't able to hold myself from going back because I also missed Zelda. The urge to go see her was so strong that I could barely resist so when Madeline invited me to a get-together arranged in her office to welcome their new boss.

I took the offer without thinking. I already set my plans in motion. Spies have been planted in my uncle's home. Now, I will get information on his daily activities.

Taking my revenge will be a lot easier now

As I walked through the forest surrounding our home, cradling the sleeping Madeline in my arms, a smile tugged at my lips.

Throughout our date, her concerns about Zelda's heartbreak had been the only thing she