Chapter 127

HAZEL

Something unusual shifted on his face and was that…yes, it was, Angus was smiling. His lips stretched out and his eyes glimmered, a genuine heartfelt smile that reached his eyes and it was softer than any smile I had seen before.

Maybe that was another human thing, being able to smile without there seeming to be an agenda behind it. Or maybe I’m just damaged enough to think that everyone is hiding something.

Whatever it was it suited him.

Angus pointed his finger at me and his eyes played over my face.

“They’re wrong about you,” he said.

“You’re not a helpless little girl in need of a white knight, are you?”

I scoffed but couldn’t help the smile that mimicked his but rougher and more defensive.

“No, I’m not, sorry to disappoint.”

“No disappointment here. I’ve been following you for months, creepy I know, but I’ve come to realize a thing or two.”

I was intrigued, maybe it was a trap but nevertheless, I felt safe enough