The Prince and the Cyborg: A Space Age Fairy Tale (Star-Crossed Tales) by J. M. Page

Author:J. M. Page [Page, J. M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2016-08-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Ben

Ben held his breath until he was sure Celine was safely hidden in the shadow of his favorite ship. He waited for the next guard to cruise by before he made his break for it, sprinting with all his might to get to his ship. To get to Celine. It was hard to tell which was more appealing any more.

He kept to the darkness best he could, moving from one shadow to the next, just out of view of the guards. There had been restricted patrols since the grounding, but apparently his father doubled up on guards after Ben’s little stunt leaving the city.

Never mind. He could never regret it. Not when it had brought him here, now. His father could increase guards a hundred fold and he’d still find a way around them.

All he could think of was the way Celine looked at that stupid tapestry. He’d never even really noticed it before, but to her, it was the most incredible thing.

He got a lump in his throat just thinking he’d be there to witness her seeing the real thing for the first time. It was an honor that he got to be the one to show her. There was just something about her. Something he couldn’t quite put his finger on.

Something about her coy smiles and sharp mind that made him feel whole in a way he hadn’t since the Grounding took effect. No person had ever made him feel as complete as flying did, but Celine was getting dangerously close.

They’d barely spent any time together at all and he was already having these thoughts about her. He shuddered to think the kind of thoughts he’d be having after another day in her company. How much deeper could she sink her claws into him?

Ben didn’t think he’d ever protest. The speed with which his feelings for her developed was alarming, for sure. Frightening even. But it was also altogether exciting and new, and Ben was never one to shy away from an adventure because of little thing like fear.

He was nearly there. One more sprint and he’d be at her side again. Within arm’s reach. Close enough to inhale her sweet citrus scent.

Ben ducked out of the shadow just as a sweep of light moved his direction. He jumped back, heart in his throat, and flattened himself against the wall. Though it went against everything he wanted, he took a few steps backwards, away from Celine. He prayed she could stay silent.

One of the khaki-clad guards stopped his circuitous route and doubled back to shine another light right where he’d been a moment earlier. Ben hated to imagine what would happen if he was caught in the hangar. If those men from lunch found out the Prince didn’t think the rules applied to him.

It could spell chaos for the whole walled city. And he was risking it all for what? A girl?

The guard passed again and Ben let out a long breath.

He didn’t waste any time rushing

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