Within the city limits, a few stars are able to peek through the light pollution from all the neon signs of casinos and hotels andshowtime banners. But it’s not the same.
It’s nothing compared to the breathtaking beauty of the heavens at midnight, out in the deep, dark desert of Sierra Nevada.
“Planning your escape?”
I about damn near jump into the pool—Demyen’s voice right behind me is so unexpected, I do actually jump and clutch a handto my chest.
When I can finally feel my heart actually beat again, I suck air into my lungs just to let out a sardonic, breathless laugh.
“Ha. No.”
He peers at me like he doesn’t believe me. Or like he wants to devour me. In the good way.
He knows. I don’t know how he knows, but he f*****g knows.
In reality, he probably knows absolutely nothing and
