Mitch gave me a questioning look. “Should we lock it?” “From creatures who can change into winged beasts or wild cats or a puff of smoke? It seems sort of useless.” “Yeah, well, if you put it that way, I guess you’re right.” We left through the back entrance to the Imperial. Mitch stood on the si...
I sat quietly next to him, enjoying his presence. He rested his chin on my head and caressed my arm. We arrived all too soon. After opening the door, the driver asked whether he should wait. “No, thank you,” Mitch said. “I’ll get her home from here.” I nodded my head in agreement and he drove awa...
Our days and nights had fallen into a routine of sorts. I slept during the day in the chill, windowless room off of his office, alone most of the time, with only dark thoughts and empty memories to keep me warm. On the rare occasions when he joined me, he would merely lie next to me. We shared no...