The King's Human

, the afternoons were usually slow. So, that was the

sed eyes when I heard Arlene's voice coming from behind me.

different men. Her current boyfriend was our recent cook in Royal Diner, his name was Rica

look like the boy just skipped town. But his parents say that he was a perfect son, great students." I t

hunting us like cattle. I'm tellin

e folks in Desmond didn't like them all that much. Our conservative, and sl

building up to it for years. I even believe that politicians

some sort of world domination plan or something. Slav

think I was really interested to meet one, quite eager too. Even after

of foolish safety I was wrapped in had diminished once something b

on added coming from behind Arlene. She's another waitress in Royal Diner. "I mean

w, that I think about it. I think the Roya

odel-like body, tall with endless legs. And I think every sin

u let anyone between those legs, Claudette. I can

but she was stopped when our boss and the owner entered stoo

air with streaks of brown. Their argument continued for a bit, until he dism

good, consideri

His feelings were clear about my small investiga

I'm way over my head here." I tried to

pproving nod, "If you nee

towards me with a wide smile on her face and a sl

an eyebro

ou." Claudette added, "I don't see why not give him a chance." She had a thoughtful

d, ignoring th

ver put much thought into it. The rest of the day passed nor

Even the darkness and quietness of the night never shook my sense of secur

ising on my skin. The air blew stronger, I wrapped my arms around my

rs. Seeing the house, I felt a sense of relief washing over me. However, it was easily dispersed wi

y, but as I opened the front door and got in, I felt a tremble

e, I saw him. King Elijah Stone sitting in our living room, looking

huge smirk was plastered on his face, one that made me tremble to my cor

transpired between us last night, and a new

knew it was bad, with my aunt's eyes red and swollen like she had been crying for

the lump in my throat,

g to make sure that Maddie

ng to find him anyway; I was going to agree to his terms. But the feel

d, pausing slightly as if to let me guess the rest on my own. I l

tone. "You will come with me, live in my home, and in re