Witch Hazel Chapter 6.5

Chapter Six

Part Five

Leonardo left work early the next afternoon. He left behind the stacks of paperwork the captain was griping he needed to finish, called his old partner Rogelio and took off into the afternoon. Despite how much he loved his family, the changes having a baby had brought into his life had left him with little downtime and he needed a few hours to himself with a friendly ear to confide in. A drink or two couldn’t hurt either.

Witch Hazel Chapter 6.4

Chapter Six 

Part Four

“Karisme, how good to see you,” Alastar smiled as he took her hands into his and lifted them up. He kissed both of them, admiring the delicate grace of her fingers. Rosy with cold, the blush from his affections made her a little more pink than normal and he found it utterly adorable. “How have you been?”

“It is… becoming easier,” she smiled, feeling backwards and shy. He was a handsome rogue and even though her brother had warned her to stay away from him, she found herself drawn in by his charisma and the kindness he showed her. “I am adjusting a little to this world I find myself released into. I have… been able to….” she struggled to find the right words. Why did he have to give her such a warm smile? It made coherence so much more difficult! “Explore more,” she managed finally. “On foot at least.”