The Kiss that Sparked it All

Ellinor bobbed her head again, “I want to hit the sack.”

Theo didn’t say anything else and just lightly wrapped his arm around her shoulders, “Alright, let’s go then.”

Ellinor knitted her brows, “We? You’re not going either?”

Theo looked down at her, “Without you, who’s gonna foot the bill? Why would I go?”

After hearing this, Ellinor shot him a glare, “I can give you the money, and you can pay!”

Theo said gravely. “No need. If you’re not going, I don’t fancy hanging around with those guys. I’m afraid you might make a run for it.”

Ellinor couldn’t stand his manipulation, and she suddenly felt he was kind of sneaky.

“Fine! I’ll go with you! Happy now?”

Theo gave her a slight smile, and he whispered in her ear, “I know you’re tired. We’ll just go for a bit, have a few drinks, and head back. Hopefully you can have a proper rest tonight; no more burning the midnight oil.”

Ellinor’s face instantly turned beet-red.

leaned in curiously. “Theo, what did you say to Ellinor? She’s blushing so much that her face looks like a

a poker face, “Kids shouldn’t eavesdrop on grown-ups, don’t be so

a loss for

pushed her and pouted, “I’m not a kid! What’s wrong

At Pearl Moon.

Kemp, and Bartlett

entered, everyone turned their

“The stars of the show have arrived!”

at Ellinor, his gaze filled with warmth and love.

at Theo by her side,

little sister was the best girl in the world and deserved a man of her age who was gentle and caring to love

old

of few words. He clinked glasses with Bartlett sitting next to

bitter smile tugging at the comer of his lips. He took a silent sip of his

walked up, “Let