Our coworkers think we are dating

The hall had started to fill with latecomers filing through the door, seeking out their sons and daughters and a glass of sparkly before wandering over to the waiting works of art. Months of labour, mounted for the most cursory of glances as parents passed. They were keen to see the masterpiece created by their own offspring. Youcant mean— His own mouth snapped off the words before he could name the Ariah, but Indarins rage-filled eyes would have done the same. Max glanced through the window at the snooty blonde.Did she? The wordmate made Jerens gaze snap onto Shan. He opened his mouth, wishing he would explain, knowing he couldnt say a word. His phone pings. Its a suggestive message from Sumaira, overlaid like decoupage atop get-well wishes from Catherine Marlish, and Rosie, the neighbour who is helping Violet put herself back together. Hush, little one. Just stay safe. There was so much magic in her now. It came as a surprise to realise that she could control it and it would not control her. And if it got out of hand, she could use the sword to bring it back to heel. That much power at her beck and call, all the time, not just her ability to heal, but so much more. The temptation to use it just to feel it sing through her veins was palpable. Which meant he did know. But he wasnt ready to challenge her on it. He didnt even say goodbye. There was no way to say it. Just headed for their tent and gathered his belongings. Catherine, croaks Violet, again. He saved Jerens life, Shan argued at once. Sir, my dad wants to buy a drum from you. He says you make them yourself. Is that right? Doria opened her mouth to argue, but fell silent as Jeren approached. She swept into a far more graceful bow than one would expect of her. I shrugged, not quite understanding his issue.If Salyer is behind this and takes the bait, then James Day will wind up dead. Amanda wont ever have to know what a complete idiot she was. She also wont have to live the rest of her life with the knowledge and guilt that shes responsible for her sister’s death. If we watch Day, we can catch Salyer when he shows up. Wine sounds great. I clasped my hands in my lap, afraid to look at the silverware next to my plate. The knife hed placed there was probably deliberate. He wanted to see if I could fight the temptation to grab it and shove it through his evil heart. Samara stared at his eyes. Goddamn eyes. Window to the soul, so they say. They had no idea. Behind his designer lenses, those eyes…hazy. Samara readied herself to leave the table, finally succumbing to their demands but on her terms. She closed the sketch pad. She couldnt sit back and return to a pleasant family meal now. You could never hurt me, Shan..