Ravaged By Passion

“Soon to be my property. Hope you have a shitty day, you sweat stain.”

Benedict glares as we pull out.

Jeanie’s watching me, head tilted to the side, a big frown on her face. I’m grinning and excited. Adrenaline courses through my veins. I love getting one over on Benedict, that fucking prick, and really that was a meaningless victory, but still. I saved those people some pain and suffering and I made Benedict unhappy in the process. That’s a win for me.

“I see what you’re trying to do,” Jeanie says quietly. “You’re trying to make yourself seem more human.”

“Oh, yeah? Here I am thinking that’s not possible.”

She laughs once, sharply. “I’m here for Malcolm and Malcolm only, okay? I don’t want to get involved in your crusade or your family politics.”

“Who said that’s what I want?”