"Please," I begged, "please, give me more time."
A devilish grin formed on the hooded figure's face. Shadows draped over his eyes, revealing only his nose and mouth from the sliver of light. "Damian, did we not have a deal? I scratch your back, you scratch mine." He held out is hand and flattened it. A hologram of my mother arose, "She's in perfect condition, thanks to me."
"Yes," I murmured, "but I need more time. I'm waiting for the right moment." I closed my eyes and pictured the young girl's sweet face. If I had only asked to cure my mother a different way, I wouldn't have to do this. "She's beautiful, Edgar. There's not one flaw on her that I can spy."
He chuckled as he clapped his hands together. Something peverted must have crossed his mind, I could tell by the way he licked his lips. "Fine, I will give you more time." he finally said, awakening from his sexual pleasures.
"Thank you, Edgar, you won't regret it." I said as I turned to leave. I was almost out of site when he called my name once again.
"Oh Damian." I turned my head ever so slightly to see his face. "I expect you to go through with our little deal. It wouldn't be in Mommy's best interest if you didn't." A ball formed in my throat. If I had failed, my mother would have to pay the price, not me. I couldn't let myself get distracted. I had to find this girl.
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Risking Amor
FantasyStella Brookes has gone to four schools in two years, Burchell Academy being her fifth. It doesn't take long for her to find Burchell to her liking, and when Damian enters the picture, things start to get even better. But when Stella is suddenly in...
