Chapter 139. Unnaturally Beautiful

“You’ll forgive me for tasking you one last time.” I said, pulling the passenger door open. “But you have to give me what I want.” I whispered as she climbed out of my car.

Her eyes met mine and her skin flushed. 

“Can you do that?” I stared into those beautiful violet eyes.

“Yes,” she whispered, and I got a faint whiff of her wetness. 

I smiled, leaning in to kiss her cheek. When I stepped back, she had a confused look. 

But I nodded reassuringly, took her hands and led her towards my front door. 

Axel stirred awake when I pushed the mahogany wood door open, and his eyes journeyed to the tree-shaped clock, with hands pointed to the 4 and 0 labeled branches. 

“About time, man.” He stood up with a frown, and walking up to me, he grabbed the left lapel of my jacket, pushing it back even though I tried to shrug him off. 

“Good.” He nodded at my reddened gauze. “Ghosts don’t bleed.” 

And Olivia snickered b