Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Both of them fell silent, lost in their own thoughts.

The room was dim but cozy. Emily had calmed down, tightly held in Charlie’s embrace. Her mind was clearer now, but she was getting restless.

She tried to push his arms away again and whispered, “It’s late, you should go.”

“You’re kicking me out again?” Charlie looked down at her “Last time you did that, I was so pissed off that I couldn’t sleep all night.”

“I didn’t.” Emily’s words trailed off, recalling the awkwardness of that night.

“After dropping off Ms. Simmons, my driver went home. I don’t have a car. Are you expecting me to walk back? Charlie complained

Emily closed her eyes for a moment, then looked down and said, “You can sleep in the quest room”

“No, I’ll sleep in the master bedroom with Kya. You go to the quest room, Chaillé ordered without any room for negotiation

Emily glared at him

“Done crying?” Charlie asked, his eyes deep and a smile playing on his lips.

Emily said, “I don’t really

only about what he said.

said in a soft and soothing voice. “As long

him,

at her affectionately, gently stroking the tear stains on her face and her moist cheeks. His hand lingered on her lips, and then he slowly leaned in.

As he kissed

lips brushed against her lower jaw, his warmth pulsating on her arteries as

feel his heavy breath. She tensed up and whispered, “Charlie, are you in need of

his voice was filled with restraint. “Mmm.

nervous. “I’ll help you

for what?” Charlie asked,

kept silent, her eyes flickering.

Charlie’s face darkened. All his gentleness was gone. He held her hand like he

his head, looking at her with a smile,

and said, “I need your cooperation.”

do we go about it?” Charlie’s voice was getting

suggested, “You should see

a doctor. You said it was a hidden illness. If people find out, how can I live