Thornhill Academy (By Sheridan Hartin) novel Chapter 62

When I finally stepped out, steam trailed me like smoke. I wrapped a towel around my hips and ran a hand through my damp hair, already. feeling more like myself. That is, until I stepped into the room and froze. Allison was awake. Sitting upright, tangled in her sheets, blinking blearily around the room, until her gaze found me. Her eyes widened, darting down the length of me before snapping back up to my face. Her lips parted, and that blush crept up her throat fast.

I couldn’t help the slow, crooked smile that tugged at my mouth. “Afternoon, pet,” I said, voice low. “I hear you had a very interesting

morning.”

She blinked, still half dazed. “Evander…?”

“Mm.” I leaned against the doorframe, arms crossing leisurely over my chest. “Kael found you at the Serpent’s Veil.”

Her face twisted into something between confusion and horror. “Oh gods…” she muttered.

“Yeah,” I drawled, amused. “You were apparently about to be a vampire’s next snack.” I tilted my head, watching her expression shift from embarrassment to realisation. “Next time you want to get yourself killed, maybe tell me first. I’ll bring the fire.”

Her eyes finally met mine again, mortified and exasperated, but alive. That spark I loved was back.

She crossed her arms tightly, tugging the sheets higher over her chest. “You could at least put a shirt on before lecturing me.”

I chuckled, the sound low in my chest as I pushed off the wall and took a step closer. “Why?” I teased, voice softening. “You look like you

don’t mind the view.”

Her jaw dropped, and she threw a pillow at my head. I caught it one-handed, laughing as I tossed it back onto the bed.

“Fine,” I said, grinning. “But only because I’m trying to be a gentleman.”

She rolled her eyes, muttering something under her breath, but I saw the corner of her mouth twitch, and it made something inside me settle. She was safe. She was here. And gods help me, I never wanted to leave this room again.

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