❝That's the thing about love, isn't it? You let them get away with murder even if it's your own.❞
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Juliet thought she had it all-- a loving family, an amazing boyfriend and a stable job. She was living her best life, to say the least.
That was un...
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❝I'm trying to forget you but I'm also waiting for you to come back.❞ - Unknown
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Juliet's POV.
I washed the dishes, my thoughts going astray. I was thinking about Killian, about my old life. About this house, what secrets were kept hidden in it. I know I shouldn't, I have been trying to convince myself of that ever since I started avoiding Killian.
Avoiding Killian, what a joke. More like hiding like a scared mouse when I saw him around the house vaguely, asking other staff to deliver his breakfast when I was supposed to, only cleaning his office when I was sure he would be gone a while.
I don't know what changed. Last Thursday was perfect, magical even. He took me to a hidden lake spot behind this humongous house. We didn't talk much or did anything other than sit in silence, but I loved it. Being in his presence gave me more comfort than I have ever felt.
-flashback-
"Thanks for bringing to me this place. It's breathtaking." I whispered tucking my hair behind my ear as we walked back towards the house.
He was walking beside me in silence and suddenly looked up when I spoke. He stared into my eyes, my body flushing under his intense stare, "I know. Nothing prettier than what I see though."
-end of flashback-
I had shut up after that comment. I didn't know what to make of it, if he even meant it for me or not. My heart didn't second-guess though. It jumped and stuttered, beating like a lion in its cage, clawing to get free.
Which is exactly why I should stay away. Protect myself and tame my lion heart before it becomes too deranged to stop.
All I knew about Killian was that he was involved in something dangerous. Something I want no part in. Oh, and can't forget his bipolar tendencies.
It's better staying safe than being sorry.
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"You are avoiding me."
I squeaked and turned around. Killian came into my line of sight, hands deep in pocket as he stared at me plainly.
I was at the lake spot; the one he showed me. It just gave me so much peace and I didn't think he would come here. I mean, he is a busy man from what I see every day. Constant meetings, some business ones and a few with shady looking people.
"Aren't you? You think you are so smart, turning the other way whenever I am around," He took a step forward as I took one backward. He continued, "Looking away when our eyes meet. Avoiding me like the plague." He backed me up against a lone thick tree. I shuddered when his palms slapped against the trunk, on either side of my head. He stared into my eyes then at my lips, alternating between the two.
