#Chapter 103 - Flirtation

Trigger warning - mention of sexual abuse (not explicit) Ella I peek up at Sinclair from beneath my lashes, trying to gauge his frustration level. It’s obvious he’s displeased that I defied him, but I can tell he’s also glad to be home after what was certainly a very long day. Moreover, I think my words to his father helped assuage some of his guilt, and he’s feeling more affectionate towards me than he might have a few minutes ago. “I have to say that I missed you?” I profess, sliding my arms around his neck. “And you’re the most handsome man in the whole world?” Sinclair flashes his fangs, emitting a dark chuckle and swinging my legs up into his arms. “Flirting with me isn’t going to get you out of this, sweetheart.” He ducks his head and steals a kiss before mounting the stairs up to his room, “though it’s very cute to watch you try.” “Who said I was just flirting?” I object, leaning my head against his chest, “I really did miss you.” Sinclair doesn’t pause as he carts m