Page 248 of Chandelier Sin
“I’m not a threat to others.”
“I agree.”
“That’s a relief, at least.”
“Well, after what you’ve experienced you need to hear you’re the good the world needs.”
“You do realize what I did, Cole?”
He gave a shrug. “How many people does an arms dealer kill? Millions? As well as the toll on a country. On humanity.
“So, I’m a hero?” I smirked. “Who saw that coming?”
“In winning Eve, you’ve transcended your past. You were always destined to be each other’s salvation. In the garden of your life, you found redemption.”
“Thank you, Cole. For everything. Even though the way you do things is super fucking weird.”
“Atti, love found you. It’s not a choice. Go to her. Tell her how you feel.”
“I was willing to walk away.”
“Couldn’t let you do that.” He gave me a grin.
“Do patients usually break down in tears?”
“That was never going to be you.”
“Might get another tattoo to mark this moment.”
“Maybe I’ll join you,” he said, beaming.
The thought of the great Cameron Cole getting inked made me smirk.
“It’s been on my mind,” he said. “Mia has a hummingbird on her ankle.”
We all knew that.
We also knew how much he adored her.
Could I ever have what they have?
I left his office, finally realizing there was a chance for us. I found myself looking forward to seeing Eve, who was staying at my place for a few days with her daughter.
Until she found a place of her own.
Though I was secretly hoping she’d want to stay.
I’d heard the rumors—we all had—but nothing prepared me for the sight of such a dazzling foyer.
This was my first time stepping into Chrysalis, the grand Bel Air manor rumored to be one of the most sophisticated clubs in the world.
Atticus was waiting for me beneath an enormous crystal chandelier, the light reflecting brilliantly off his dashing face, lighting up his eyes.
“I could have brought you in through the side entrance, closer to where we’re heading,” he said. “Only, that didn’t feel right. You deserve the best.” In awe, he peered up at the chandelier. “I wanted you to see this.”
“It’s beautiful.” I shook my head. “That’s an understatement.”
Atticus held out his hand for me to join him.
