𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬

Fourteen

"I want you to forget everything the Blaise family told you about this place," Evangeline insists as we walk through the crowded streets of Lille.

They had no patience instantly grabbing me and taking me out of Hansen and Moineau.

"And you need to never associate with them ever again," Jasper chimes in, hooking an arm through Evangeline's elbow.

"That'll be tricky—considering I live with them," I murmured.

Jasper rolls his eyes. "Technicalities. You could live with us if you really needed to."

"You guys have your own place?" I tilt my head when they nod. "You guys are still minors."

"My parents are in Italy right now for some kind of business trip and Evangeline's don't live in France anymore," he explains. "But they are stupid fucking rich so they bought a flat for us, ten minutes away from Hansen I think."

"And they . . . trust you with that?"

Evangeline laughs. "We're not having sex—if that's what you're implying."

I roll my eyes as we steer towards a secluded street. "So, what's the deal with the Blaise triplets?"

"What do you mean?" Jasper inquired, making us stop in the middle of the sidewalk.

I fold my arms across my chest. "Everyone seems to hate them. I met them and only one probably has some serious issues—what's the deal?"

Evangeline and Jasper share a look.

Not this shit again.

"It's complicated," Evangeline finally answers, turning her head back to me. "They have a long history—not a good one, though. We'd probably be here for hours trying to explain all the fucked up things they've participated in. Especially Bastien."

"Seriously?" I exclaim. He's been nothing but nice to me. "Are you mistaking him for Madeline or something?"

She shakes her head. "Trust me, Amie, you'll see how awful they are in a matter of days."

(author's note: im sorry for the short chapter :( im pretty busy lately but im trying to keep up with consistent updates, i promise it'll get better!! have a good day <33)