Page 71 of Stone Seduction
Hi.
Two of us.
One of us.
Me.
Freedom. Pure freedom. My acceptance as easy as flicking a light switch. Everything aligned, the real Luke ready for the world. My lips spread into a smile, a wonderful headiness heightening my senses.
This is the real me.
“I don’t have to be dangerous,” I said. “I can be myself with extra bells and whistles. There is no darkness, only evolution. And you’re my anchor.”
He cocked his head. “I am?”
I stumbled backward, falling onto my arse.
“Crap.”
Asher arrived by my side, crouching, his hands on me. “Are you alright?”
My energy levels crashed, my power taking a pause.
Bye.See you soon…
The cold reached me now. “Asher…” A lens of sadness blurred my vision. “I’m…”
What? What was I? I had no idea.
“Let’s get you inside,” he whispered, kissing the top of my head.
His kisses were as cute as a basket of kittens. “O-okay.”
He scooped me up, carrying me away.
I nestled in the safety of his embrace, letting myself rest.
Until next time…
NINETEEN
Asher
“Here.” I slid the caramel latte across the table, which made Luke’s eyes light up.
He even sat straighter. “The cream’s golden?”
I chuckled, sitting opposite him in the café at the motorway services station—the one close to western Brinecrest’s junction.
He leaned closer, those stunning azure peepers examining the fluffy gold cream decorated with golden stars and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Way too sweet for me. I liked my coffee black, no sugar. But whatever made my mark smile like light was good with me.
“Enjoy, Luke.”
“Thank you.”
I glanced out the window, the day still clear and beautiful. I’d messaged Carissa and Eden, telling them where we were. My sister offered all the support, while Carissa ordered us to stay here and wait for back up.
Not wanting to lie to him more than I already was, I told him the situation.
