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life.
     
     
     
    Unfortunately, our time together is cut short by Cade Sinclair. I am still unsure of his role here, but when he snaps at me to get ready for a run, I do as bid. I am sure that is what she would do. I kiss Devon goodbye wistfully, wishing we could spend more time together. These bonds she has are just so precious. I don’t have any charges. I have never had any charges, so I have never felt what it is like to bond with someone in this way. They love her so completely as she does them. Is this the way that Constantine feels about me? And also Sebastian? I would do well to remember this if I ever get home, I think as I get ready to go running. It is a curious sport, but obviously something she does. I feel a pang for my sire and husband and for my Faerie soul mate. Are they missing me too? Or is she doing a good enough job of being a better me that they haven’t even noticed I’m gone? I know that her little group has seen the differences, Devon most especially, but she must be somewhat volatile, as they pay it no mind and blame it on her circumstances. Namely, I am guessing, The Thirteen. He is a disconcerting foe, I remember with a shudder at my own encounter with Remiel.
    “Ready?” Cade says to me as I step out into the sitting room.
    “Yes,” I say.
    “Good. I thought the whole point of this week was to stay away from them?” he asks me somewhat rudely. It is none of his business. Or is it?
    “I missed him,” I say, averting my eyes.
    “Humph. You need to get a grip, lady,” he sneers at me.
    Well, maybe Liv is used to being spoken to like that from a Hunter, but I most certainly am not. “How dare you?” I hiss at him. “Do you know who you are speaking to?”
    “Oh please, don’t try and pull that bullshit with me,” he says, rolling his eyes. “You know you don’t scare me.”
    I narrow my eyes at him. They are awfully free with the swear words over here, just throwing them into conversation willy-nilly.
    “Let us just run,” I state.
    “Let us,” he says, mocking me.
    I follow him outside and he sets the pace and I keep up. I can’t say I have ever run for pleasure before. It is quite invigorating.
    I end up having quite a pleasant time, in spite of the unpleasant company. We are out most of the morning and I am feeling fantastic in both body and mind when we get back to the hotel.
    “Thank you,” I tell him stiffly. “That was enjoyable.”
    “Sure,” he says, giving me a curious look.
    I clear my throat and say, “Well, I am off to take a shower.”
    “Don’t you want me to stay?” he asks and my eyes widen.
    Him too? What is with this woman?
    “You aren’t supposed to be alone,” he adds at my look.
    Oh. Oops. Good thing I didn’t just throw myself at him. He is rather good looking, even if his origins are distasteful.
    “No, I am fine, thanks,” I try to say casually and he reluctantly accepts it and nods at me. I nod back and head towards the shower.
     
     
     
    I sit with her phone again then, seeing as I am alone and go through all of her emails and meetings. It seems she has days designated to each of her lovers.
    How organized , I think sarcastically. I note that “CK” gets two. Tuesday and Wednesday. That must be what Devon meant earlier.
    Oh Constantine, I sigh. Why did you have to do what you did? I am still so upset with him, but I am starting to miss him now. If we ever do get switched back, I will tell him I forgive him. I can’t bear the way we have been living these last few weeks, especially as Sebastian has been away at Court. That brings my thoughts around to Drake. My father. I hate him. He is a frightening, mean beast and he can go and shove his Court up his arse! Yes, I actually quite like this swearing, it does make one feel better.
    I nearly jump out of her skin when Sebastian pops in out of nowhere.
    “Calling on my second for the week,” he says as he casually leans against the end table.
    Second what?
    “Oh?” I say, arching