"This place is really haunted," said Dominic seriously, lowering his voice like he was telling a ghost story around a campfire. His eyes gleamed with dramatic flair as he continued, "I bet we'll start seeing all kinds of supernatural things soon."
Vespera stared at him. Supernatural?
Dominic squished her cheeks and said, "Do you want to make a bet? A ghost is going to knock on our door any second now."
"I don't believe…" responded Vespera.
Before she could finish speaking, the sound of knocking echoed through the room.
A woman's voice sounded from outside. "Mr. Reid…"
The tone was light and eerie, wavering like a cry.
Vespera froze, fist still mid-air from almost hitting Dominic. A cold shiver ran down her spine. Without thinking, she threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.
What was that? Was it really a ghost?
Her cheek was pressed flat against his chest, breath caught in her throat. Her hands clutched at his shirt like a lifeline. His heartbeat was calm while hers was racing.
"Mr. Reid, please help me…" The voice outside quivered with sobs now.
Vespera's neck prickled. She glanced up at Dominic and mouthed, "Who is that?"
Dominic smiled and mouthed back, "Who do you think?"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon