Chapter 10: I Do What I Desire
I don't think I will ever get used to the beauty of the morning light reflecting off the lapping waves of the bay. The sun sits behind puffy white morning clouds as I follow Saz's directions and pull into a parking space labeled "Head of Special Research, Allie Demarco." A few colorful balloons float around the sign, the wind gently swaying them from side to side. I put the car in park and shut off the engine, turning towards Saz. "Did you set all this up?"
"I may have had a hand in the balloon blowing." He nods, a sly smile spread across his lips.
"How does Zelia feel about all this?" It comes out harsher than I intended, but my words still drop that smile of his in an instant. The sadness in his eyes twists my insides as I fumble to backtrack. "I mean, I
