We all glance behind me. A tall, dark-haired man decorated with arm tattoos, strides over confidently.
Zayne Carson
"Father."
He glances down at me, I don't miss the quick curve of his mouth as he looks me over.
Does he fine my appearance amusing?
Do I have something on my face?
Romario Carson
"Cyril, Caitlyn, this is my son, Zayne."
Mother pulls me back to greet him, offering her hand.
Caitlyn Crow
"Caitlyn Crow, darling."
Zayne, looking a little uncomfortable, takes her hand and reluctantly kisses it.
I can feel my father's seething gaze.
Mother can be so shameless....
Zayne Carson
"A pleasure...."
He looks back at me.
Romario Carson
"Ah, forgive me. This is Sybil Crow, son."
This time, he gently priest my hand off my gun and brushes his lips against my knuckles.
THUMP.
THUMP.
THUMP.
My heart aches.
My cheeks feel hot.
Zayne Carson
"Sybil..."
He says slowly, as if he was tasting my name....
Zayne Carson
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
Sybil Crow
"Likewise...."
My hand drops to my side when he let's go.
I feel numb.
Romario Carson
"Zayne is also competing today."
No one seems to notice my reaction, which I'm glad for. But when I glance at him again, I find he's already looking at me. I feel a blush creep onto my cheeks.
Our parents continue talking about the competition, the Van Helsing legacy....blah, blah,blah....
Arturo is mindlessly kicking stones. Which means I have no choice but to stand under the hot gaze of Zayne Carson...
Zayne Carson
"So...we're competitors, rivals."
Sybil Crow
"I guess so..."
Zayne Carson
"Are you ready?"
Sybil Crow
"I think so..."
He grins.
Zayne Carson
"The best of luck to you, Sybbie Crow."
Sybbie! He can't call me that!
As I open my mouth to counter him, the gong rings. It's time.
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River
I'm so glad you like it! I thought no one would read this!
2025-01-09
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Loving the story, can't wait for more.
2024-12-29
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