Forbidden by Amy Miles

Author:Amy Miles
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: fiction, romance, teen, vampire immortals, immortality fantasy

Twenty-Four

“So, is this your new thing? Ditching everyone that cares about you?” Sadie growls as she slumps into her usual lunchroom seat the following Monday.

“I’m really sorry about that…but I did call,” Roseline says, hoping this tiny act will help to appease her friend but, judging by the firm set of her lips, Roseline knows she will have to try better. “I felt really ill and I couldn’t bear the thought of a bus ride home. You know how I hate the smell of those things. Besides, I didn’t want to spoil your fun.”

Sadie’s anger subsides slightly. She pouts for a few minutes more to make sure Roseline gets the message and then smiles. “Oh fine. You’re forgiven.”

“Thanks,” Roseline grins, nibbling on her apple. She subconsciously scans the room for any signs of Gabriel. Thankfully, he is absent. She sinks back into her chair as she chews on her lower lip. What will she say when she sees him? This question tumbles around in her mind. Her talk with Fane left her woefully without answers.

Sadie flips a thick strand of bright red hair back from her face as she takes a massive bite of her hamburger. Roseline grins, admiring her friend’s outrageous outfit change. Her delicate dress, simple jewelry and smooth hair have had been replaced with a red-checked tablecloth.

Her newly dyed hair is done up in tiny pigtails that peek out from under the brim of her straw hat. Brown cowboy boots hug her calves and a jean skirt flares around her knees. “Haven’t we already had Halloween?” Roseline quips.

“Oh, not you too,” Sadie groans. “Everyone keeps asking me that today. You’d think people would have some appreciation for freedom of dress.”

Roseline nods, fighting to hide her smirk. “And what did your mother say when you walked out the door?”

Sadie shrugs and shoves some fries in her mouth. “The usual. It’s really starting to get old, you know. My mom thinks she can run my life.”

“Yes, how very tragic for you,” a deep voice says just behind them.

Roseline cranes her neck around to see Gabriel glaring down at her. How did he sneak up on her? Drat.

Even in the midst of her panic, she notices one major change-Gabriel’s voice has deepened over the weekend. It now possesses a husky quality that turns her insides to mush. Double drat.

“I wasn’t sure if I would see you,” Roseline mutters to the floor, refusing to meet his steely glare.

“Likewise,” he retorts. “Can we go somewhere to talk?”

Roseline shoots Sadie a pleading look but she raises her hands in the air. “I’m a lover not a fighter. Don’t drag me into this.”

“Thanks a lot,” Roseline growls as she throws her bag over her shoulder and follows Gabriel out of the dining hall. Eyes glue to them everywhere they go. Some curious, others jealous, but most are outright venomous. Obviously, Claire’s new mission to destroy Roseline is already in full swing. Too bad the poor girl doesn’t realize how little she actually cares about high school life.

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