“Where’s Xara?”
Category Archives: After The End
Episode 16: In Another Life
“Hear me out, hear me out. Remember that time you didn’t have one for a long time, and then I packed one for you for that beach picnic we went on for your mama’s birthday? Your mama’s like opening up that picnic basket and expecting Brussels sprouts, but what you get is, well, your favorite. A grilled cheese sandwich.”
Episode 15: The Storm
“Calm means a clear head.” He tapped his temple—with the nozzle of the gun—and she knew then all traces of her husband had left. “And I need a clear head right now, Xar.”
Episode 14: The True Cost of Trust
Ayesha drummed
Joel tapped.
He extended his pinky.
She hooked hers around it.
They pulled away.
Episode 13: Ramzsyn Is Now In Charge
“The main point is,” he squeezed her hand, “for the rest of the trip, I’m not taking any calls or checking any notifications. This,” he held up his wrist, “is an actual watch. My part in this whole process has been trying to reduce the amount of stress and tension in our lives, and I’ve been failing.”
Episode 12: Ghosts of Lovers Past
On one hand, he didn’t want her to know he was essentially feeding his addiction by refusing to break the spider web that was his and Syd’s lingering non-relationship. On the other hand, he simply didn’t want Ayesha to know. If she knew he was still talking to Syd, then it would ruin…
He shook his head.
It wouldn’t ruin what didn’t exist.
Episode 11: The Calm Before The Storm
He walked out of the bathroom, a white towel wrapped around his waist and so damn beautiful it wasn’t fair. She’d always known he would grow into this, ever since their high school days. She hadn’t pictured it with facial hair, black strands gracing his shoulders, abs that made her want to bow in worship, and more sex appeal than the earth had water.
Bonus Episode 10b: Affection and Betrayal
When she realized Joel hadn’t commented on her hidden talent, she glanced over at him. He was watching her, the sapphire in his eyes exploding and a nearly invisible smile playing at the corner of his mouth.
“Jealous?” she teased.
His gaze lowered.
Episode 10: Don’t Touch Her
“There’s one more,” he said.
She cocked her head to the side. “One more what?”
“Hit man. Someone’s going to try to kill me at least one more time while we’re here.”
Episode 9: The American Assassin
Mike grabbed his wrist. “Don’t drink that.”
“What?”
“The server, she’s not who we had before and it wouldn’t be enough time for there to be a shift change already. Plus, we’re in VIP. We spent money to be here and she doesn’t try to get us to buy a bottle? Wings? Something?”
Ant frowned at his glass. “You’re right.”
K. Alex Walker 