Chapter 10 - Seelie Court

Anathema's Veil

written by axisixas

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Chapter 10: Seelie Court

Maden kept smiling the whole time he was holding Manon's hands. His eyes were happy as he lingered at Manon's face, though her mind was somewhere else Maden didn't care. As long as they touch. As long as his hands are in hers. 

Does she like me too? Her hands are so soft. So delicate. 

A usual crazed look rested on Maden's face. 

I hope she likes me better than Lothian. 

Then he stopped to think. 

Do you think she likes me better than Lothian? 

The Shadows told him different things at once. But none of those was enough to sully his mood. Maden felt his heart hammering hard against his chest. 

I want her to like me better than anyone else. 

Maden stopped thinking when Manon looked in his way. 

"Are you okay? You look sick."