Kapitel 56: Love, Lust, and Desire.

Shikera wrapped her arms tighter around herself, trying to stop the cold wind from penetrating her thin night dress. The shawl she wrapped around her shoulders was already causing more harm than good as it kept flying in different directions as the wind blew.

Her ears perked up as they caught the sound of a car engine, making her look up to see the car Ethan had driven out earlier this afternoon, coming towards her.

As soon as the car stopped, she ran towards it and waited for Ethan to alight. As soon as he did, she asked,

"Ruthlyn said you have known me for a very long time now, is that true?"

Her question made Ethan stiffen, as he looked up to her face. When did she get so close to Ruthlyn that they could now talk about him behind his back?