T W E L V E

Obviously.

Aspen thought with a scoff. But then she wore a confused expression. “What do you mean by that?” She asked with her brows furrowed.

She is alive? It could mean another thing, right?

“You…”

“Nessa!” Richard’s father bit out, thereby cutting her off and she looked at him with coy expression before biting her lips. He gave a warning look and she cowered back a bit. She has done enough damage already. With this, it is just like poking the awoken lion with his fangs dripping with spit and wanted blood- her own blood. She blinked her eyes and giggled. “Don’t mind me. You just looked like someone I have met before. Maybe it was just an inkling.” She said in a dismissive voice, her teeth shining fake white.

Aspen found it weird at that. She has been getting these eyes since she got here and what Nessa said…

“How about we see in the office?” He asked her. She got the hint and followed him with her heels clicking the tiled floor. Not before sending a smile that was supposed to be