Sealed with a kiss

what to expect, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she had to stay close to him. After all, the kiss had happened, and

tall, sleek building with glass windows that gleamed under the streetlights. Inside, everything looked expensive. There were big, comfy leather couches, a huge flat-scree

said, noticing the way

bit out of place. "Yea

's, technically. I just sta

er mind was more focused on keeping him safe than anything else. She

opened the fridge. "I could

response, and Jake grinned.

ingredients-eggs, cheese, and vegetabl

y ate. She was still on edge, her mind racing with worry.

ghts. "You can sit down,

ng, chopping the vegetables quickly and smoothly. The smell of the food made Alice realize how hungry she wa

then sighed. "Hang on," h

up. She had a bad

ough-looking, like they belonged in a movie about gangsters. Their clothes were rug

't understand. It was fast and low, and Jake seemed to respond in the same language. Their v

ne of them raised an eyebrow, as if

nutes of this strange conversation, two of the men left, but one stayed behind. He leaned ag

what was going on, but it made her deeply uncomf

me over and sat down next to her. "Hey, relax," he said softly. "

ice echoed, conf

kind of a big deal. He's a politician, and sometimes that means trouble. These guys, they work f

hard. "So... the

like extra security. With all the stuff going on with th

. The man still standing by the door wasn't exactly making her feel

ing her discomfort. "But I promise, you're safe here

keep Jake safe from the strange accidents that seemed to follo

ow and then. She didn't understand his language, but she understood one thing: Jake's life was