Downfall (Twisted Love Duet Book 1) by Ellie Sanders

Author:Ellie Sanders [Sanders, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-04-16T18:30:00+00:00

I burn the rose. It feels satisfying. Cathartic almost. As if I’m burning the very soul of that man himself.

But as I watch it turn to ash it does nothing to alleviate the feeling that he’s here. That he’s been here. And that at any moment he could return.

I glance around, seeing nothing but the fading light between the trees. Beyond it I know my security are stationed around the perimeter.

And yet…

I feel restless.

On edge.

I eat another homemade dinner. I cuddle Bella and try to watch TV but nothing is distracting me. As the memories whirl in my head I think I snap, forcing myself up, forcing myself to get out, to escape these four walls and pretend that I’m not a total headcase.

I put on a nice dress, I slap some concealer under my eyes to hide the dark bags I have, and I make sure Bella is watched. That Mae is with her so she doesn’t get lonely.

And then I slip out into the dark across to the Bay.

The bar is rammed. The music is blaring. Bodies are heaving on the dance floor and you can practically smell the pheromones in the air.

I make my way to get a drink ignoring the people who double take at me.

“Here she is, the Merry Widow herself.” Tyrone says as I spot him.

“I’m hardly a Merry Widow.” I reply.

“No? Paris’s millions not enough for you?” He says.

I roll my eyes clicking my fingers for the barman’s attention and order a vodka tonic.

“So why have you chosen to grace us all with your presence?” Tyrone asks.

“I’m allowed out.” I state. “What’s your excuse?”

He smirks glancing around. “Scooping out the competition.”

I frown. “What competition?”

He jerks his head to the corner that’s packed with Montagues. Like they’ve all come back out of the woodwork.

Roman is there, as is his sister and his old friend Benvolio. There’s a crowd of groupies around them like they’re some sort of fan club.

“Jesus.” I mutter before glancing back at Ty. “You know you’d be stupid to do anything.”

He grins. “Maybe right now, but you know what they say, keep your enemies close.”

I shake my head taking a long sip of my drink because god knows I need it now. “How long have they been here?”

“Few hours.”

“And you?” I ask.

He grins more. “Longer.”

He’s never been all that articulate. In fact we’ve never had that great a relationship. Him and Tybalt used to bully me mercilessly when we were growing up so I tend to avoid him as much as possible but tonight perhaps I’m feeling masochistic.

“Shots?” I say.

He tilts his head. “The great Rose Capulet wants to drink with me?”

“It’s just drinks. Don’t let it go to your head.”

He snorts. “What’s the matter, none of your other friends wanna come out and play?”

“Who says I have other friends?” I ask before ordering a load of tequilas - minus the lemon and salt naturally.

He doesn’t reply except to start drinking and I have to race to catch up with him.

“So tell me what’s got our perfect princess all riled up?” He asks.

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