“Perfect timing, as always, Yohan,” Nicholas mutters, watching Eloise. “Let’s go eat, shall we?”
Eloise sips her lemonade and manages to eat half of her dinner. She doesn’t engage in the conversation. She was lost in thought about the girl with the bracelet.
Who is she? Why is she following her? How does she know her father?
Everything tilts. She suddenly feels dizzy, and her hand flies out, gripping the edge of the table.
“You don’t look so hot, Eloise,” Edson said from beside her.
“Could you excuse me?” The room spins slightly, but she manages to head outside.
Eloise wrapped her sweater around her as she leaned over the deck railing. Yes, outside is a good choice. The smell of the storm is thick in the air. It is only a matter of time before the rain starts. The sky looks angry a
