I was almost positive that this would be a bad idea. No, I was certain that it would be a horrible idea. But, I couldn't just ignore the promise that had just been made to me. I take a deep breath and look up. Ignoring the feeling deep in my gut that this could fuck everything up that I've been working so hard to build up, I smile.
I raise my chin up, "Okay, let me do this properly. Hi, my name is Adalia. Nice to meet you." I hold my hand out.
"Adalia. Hmm, that's a beautiful name. I'm Kace." Kace presses his palm into mine, the warmth searing through my freezing hand. He squeezes my hand tightly for a brief shake before I quickly let go.
I look down at my feet and mumble, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Why wouldn't I?"
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Under the Surface
General FictionAdalia has what everyone wants, loving parents who pretty much let her do whatever she wants whenever she wants. But hidden under the surface of her facade, Adalia has many secrets that nobody knows about.
