#thread.k

“ now that we’ve all completed our most recent task at hand there are certain things i need to catch you up on. ’  his wrists rest against the edge of the table as he looked between them all. “ first, are there any concerns that need to be brought to our attention? ’

“  miss  demir.  ’  he  observed,  taking  up  space  beside  her.  the  room  was  crowded,  full  of  life,  even  asli  seemed  to  be  wearing  a  smile  instead  of  her  usual  attitude.  though  he  was  sure  it  was  still  hidden  somewhere  inside.  he’d  yet  to  see  her  without  it.  “  you  look  nice  tonight.  ’  he  noted  with  a  quick  glance  at  her  outfit  of  choice  before  leaning  in.  “  since  you’re  here,  if  anyone  asks,  your  my  date.  ’

he’d only heard her name once— the first time was enough to put a target on her back, but tonight she matched a face to a name. it made his job much easier. still, there was much to learn about her, and her involvement in what put darren in the hospital. it’s not every day your someone special turns around knocks you into a coma— definitely a surprise for darren. but if there was any way to get to know someone, it was through drinks and the one thing killian was sure to keep in his bag was a bottle. because there was only one way to get through this night smoothly, he reminded himself as his lips met the bottles edge. he took back a fair drink as he approached her side. “ drink? ’