There Is No Devil Sinners Duet Book 2 By Sophie Lark-pdfread

9
MARA
After our drink together, Cole and I briefly part ways so he can
deliver his submission to the sculpture committee.
This is one of our first moments apart since I moved in with him. I know he’s
only allowing it because I’m holed up safely in the studio, with Janice on
guard downstairs and security cameras everywhere.
I can never tell how much of his possessiveness is because of Shaw and how
much is his own obsession.
Whatever the reason, it’s not a one-way street.
I’m also becoming unhealthily attached to Cole.
When he’s close by, I feel invincible. I can turn to him for help or advice. I’m
completely safe for the first time in my life. No one would dare fuck with me,
or even shoot a dirty look in my direction, under Cole’s terrifying stare.
Even though we’re so different from each other, I’m deeply comfortable in
his company. His absence feels like a piece of me torn away. I want it
reattached as soon as possible.
The minutes tick by slowly.
I work on my painting for a while, but I feel dull and listless. I keep staring at
the robin’s breast, now just the right shade of dusty orange.
I like that Cole put his mark on my work in a small, subtle way.