Shady

(I’m unclear who he’s referring to. Ky?) Ky sent a wary glance between the man and the barkeeper, something deep inside her wanting to go out to pace. To feel ...

Ky glanced at the man, considering asking him why it was that he was unable to find his own seats. Then dismissed the idea. She didn’t want a beating tonight. ...

Ky decided she didn’t like him. And also decided it was awkward to just stand here. But she at least had a corner here where everywhere else she’d be surrounded ...

Ky squinted at him. How exactly was he being the nice one here? She had offered him her seat — when she didn’t have to — and he hadn’t even ...

There was no chance at all Ky was going to risk inebriation in a place like this. None at all. “Yes, sir. You’re probably right. I mostly just found an ...

How did things like this always happen to Ky? It seemed like every time she thought she’d gotten used to terrifying things happening to her — something else happened. And ...

watch me join this just to spite you

Sadie finally pulled herself together and got dressed. The clothes felt almost as nice as the shower. They were simple, but good quality, and obviously brand new. She wasn’t sure ...

Sadie dried off and sat on the edge of the tub, taking a long moment to process her thoughts before she started getting dressed. Alex was wonderful. They were. But ...

At least it wasn’t stealing. She felt bad about stealing. This had been honest. Stupid, no doubt. And a sick game, certainly. But how was this different from a regular ...

Sadie went and took a long, long shower. Processing what had happened today. What it all meant. And, most importantly, where her boundaries would be drawn in the future. It ...

“They’re psychotic,” Sadie grumbled. She felt through the clothes and found another in the hem of the jacket. She sighed. At this point, she may as well abandon the clothes ...

Sadie nodded. “I figure may as well leave them in place for now. Just need to know where they are in case we need to run, you know? They have ...

“Of course.” Sadie returned the embrace, letting them decide how long it was going to last.

Sadie hesitated, looking at them. Well now this was awkward. She opened her arms invitingly. “You can hug me, if you like. It’s okay.”