The Touch Series: Initiation Read Free

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                  He cleared his throat and gave the file back to the man next to him. I now assumed the file contained information on me. I wondered what else it contained. “Do you have any attachments or current situations that may cause issues in you joining me and the others on, let's say, a weekend trip? A boyfriend perhaps?”
                  My brother. “No, nothing at all.”
                  He studied me for a second as if he didn't believe me. “Okay, if you were to make the final cut you will receive a non-disclosure agreement that, in detail, explains how the group works and the rules that you would have to follow. Now, many of your questions will be answered just by reading it. But do you have something to ask that you need an answer to now?”
                  “Yes, well I would need someone to compel my parents and my brother to not suspect that anything bad is happening especially if I will be gone for long periods of time.” Vampires are able to compel humans into doing exactly what they wanted. Though it was generally illegal, I was giving permission for them to do so for my parent's sake.  Artie nodded with a smile which told me he would handle it.
                  Mr. Constane cocked his head to the side with his fingers stroking his mouth again. “What do you mean by 'bad'?”
                  I didn't mean to offend him. And I hope that he didn't feel that way. “Sir, I don't usually go out, especially with men.” My face burnt even more. I found refuge by staring down again. “The thing is that they would suspect something and probably call the police or something if they found out that I joined a group of women who are employed by a billionaire vampire. It wouldn't sound right.”
                  I looked up. I needed to. This was the most prominent request. My family can't know about anything.
                  He crossed his arms against his chest and smirked. “No, that wouldn't sound right. Of course, we will accommodate you on that.”
                  For the first time since I entered the building I felt as if I could properly exhale. “Thank you”.
                  “Now, one more thing before you go. If you are chosen for the group, we will meet on a day where you will receive and read the contract and then go over any issues you have as well as discuss the financial agreement of your liking.”
                  “Okay.”
                  He got up to whisper something to Artie. He turned and looked at me with a slight grin. “Thank you, it was a pleasure to meet you.”
                  The brunette receptionist appeared at the door as if she magically knew that my interview had ended. I stood and waved bye to them all and practically sprinted out the door. That had to be the most uncomfortable interview ever.
                                                                                       
     
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                  After a few minutes of waiting in the reception room with the other girls, Artie came out to direct us to our cabs outside. As we made our way out of the building, I sprinted to catch up with him.
                  “I'm sorry about what happened up there. Sometimes I talk without thinking.”
                  Artie looked at me sideways and smiled, “It's fine. Don't worry about it. He may be hard but somewhere very deep inside there is a sense of humor.” He opened the door to my cab. “Am I still coming over tomorrow?”