Sy smiled, a cheeky flicker in his eye. “Ah, one of my many secrets. Trust me—it will be there when you need it. I promise.”
“It’s a date,” I said, smiling despite myself, my face flushing hot.
Heat flared between us—slow, steady, unmistakable.
“Indeed it is,” he murmured.
Chapter 36
Seph
I had been pacing up and down outside the entrance to the med wing for ten minutes. I had already tried asking the guards if I could go in. But they just stood there, silently, like I didn’t exist.
It was frustrating as hell.
Finally, I heard footsteps. I looked up and saw Dev approaching.
He had changed his clothes since lunch. He was now wearing tailored black pants and a silver shirt, slightly unbuttoned at the top. His dark hair was carefully styled, his green eyes sharp as they assessed the room.
“There you are! I was beginning to think you stood me up.”
He smirked at me. “Never. I always hold my appointments, Seph.”
I gestured to the closed doors to the wing. “Come on then. You said you could help me.”
He nudged me slightly. “Oh ye of little faith.”
He stepped through the doors and I ran over to the small window to peer through. I watched as Dev spoke quietly to the guards, who grinned and laughed at something he said. Then one of them held out his hands and Dev handed him something.
The guard nodded and held out his hands. Ten.
Ten minutes.
Dev gestured me to come in. I opened the door gaping widely.
I ran to Dev. “What are you some kind of drug dealer?” I hissed.
Dev just laughed and pulled something out of his pockets. He showed me the shiny gold packaging.
I just stared.
“Chocolate?” I was aghast.
He slipped one into my hand. “On the house. This time. Now go. I will see you out here in ten.”
“I could meet you there…” I wheedled.
“Oh no, I’m not stupid, little Seph. We will go together.”
I smiled at him. “Ok. Fine. Ten minutes.”
The guard opened the door and I ran down the hall.
She was lying on her side in a cold, white room. I could tell she was awake. She was quiet, small sniffles the only sound I could hear.
Her hands fidgeted like she missed something. I felt the small cylinder in my pocket, glad to have brought it.
“Jess?”
