#Chapter 9-Unwind Underground

Sebastian's POV I watch as Madelyn pulls back the curtains to her daughter’s room. She turns in my direction, where I sit on my balcony rail. With my water bottle in hand, I give her a spirited wave. I smirk at the two women in the other room, two different reactions painted on each face. I bite my tongue to avoid laughing when Evelyn’s jaw drops. She starts mouthing curses at me, clearly confounded and tired of my bullshit. Her mother, however, nods at me with a kind smile. “Hello, Sebastian,” she calls as she turns back to her daughter, the two disappearing into the room to chat. I keep myself from losing my shit as I roll my eyes with a smile. This Princess really underestimates me, doesn’t she? I stare out at the stars and sea, imagining a different life I could have had—a life where Evelyn would play the game. And as always, electricity shoots through every part of my body at every touch and kiss. Does she truly believe this game will last forever? “Hey!” I hear