I sit up. The tears are too much. My chest throbs as I re-read the words.
That’s what she would have wanted.
I rub small circles over the tender spot above my heart, trying to quiet the ache.
Ezekial: And she would’ve been so mad at me for not going with them that night. To The Inferno.
Me: Arrogant to assume you being there would’ve made everything better.
Ezekial: Oh, I’m not saying it would. I probably would’ve kidnapped you.
I blurt out a loud laugh that shocks me, like I’m not in control of my own body.
Me: I’m sorry?!
Ezekial: Kane would’ve tried to dissuade me, but Sai and Julien would’ve been on board pretty quick.
Me: Wow. Hm. Maybe it’s a good thing we met later.
Ezekial: Well, the only pro of that is I’ve had less time to make mistakes.
Ezekial: But it also means I never got to kidnap you. Which, in my opinion, is a massive con.
Why am I laughing at this? At him casually suggesting my abduction? Why is the room hotter now that I’m picturing him storming into the club, throwing me over his shoulder—
Me: You think it’d be that easy? Getting close enough to grab me and take me? So many flaws in this plan…
Ezekial: You think I couldn’t pull it off?
Ezekial: You’re turning this into a challenge and I’m very competitive.
Me: No! This isn’t a challenge! You’re not kidnapping me!
Ezekial: But you wouldn’t know… that’s the whole point of a kidnapping ;)
This lord did not just send a winky face.
Me: I’d have a better chance at kidnapping you.
Why did I say that?!I squeal in frustration and lightly smack the phone against my forehead. How does he do this? Disarm me like that? I can already picture the grin on his stupid, perfect face.
Ezekial: Well… I don’t think it’s kidnapping when the victim is willing. But please do.
Ezekial: I’m sharing my location with you.
Me: Are… are you ASKING me to kidnap you?
Ezekial: We both know you haven’t got a chance. Let’s face it, you’re not built to be a kidnapper. Haven’t got the skills for it. Me, on the other hand…
Is he winding me up? And is it working? No. Absolutely not.
I imagine the surprise on his face when I do pull it off. No skills, huh? Please. I can render them all unconscious without even touching them. I could bring them to their knees. Again.
It’d be so easy. He wouldn’t even see me coming.
Me: I see. Well, I better get some rest. Need to read up on ‘kidnapping 101’. Got a lot of plotting to do.
Ezekial: Good night, Jasmine… And again, I’m sorry. We all are. And I mean all of us.
