The Long Game

Zarek

The busy college quad was a pathetic little stage. I leaned against the rough bark of a large maple tree, keeping to the cool shadows. My dark sunglasses hid the lethal, reptilian gleam in my eyes as I watched Kaelen and Maren. It felt like sitting through a boring play I had already memorized.

Even in the bright daylight, their disgusting bond burned. It radiated a visible heat, shimmerin