Page 141 of Emperor of Rage
How are you? Neck deep in work? Feels like forever since we chatted.
I smile as I type a reply.
Me
Lol. Actually, not work…
I hesitate. Part of me wants to spill everything—to tell her about the storm, the wild night, how Mal makes me feel like I’m both invincible and on the edge of falling in the most amazing way.
But that’s not really my style, and besides, how do you even explain something like that? It’s too raw, too... private.
Cain
This sounds juicy
Me
Lol. Let’s just say I had a great night. Did something reckless that ended up being super fun.
Cain
Ooo, cryptic! Love it! Reckless how?
I smile at the curiosity behind her words but decide to keep my answer vague. I mean, spilling personal things to Annika is onething. She’s like a sister. Cain, much as I have come to like her, is not.
Me
It involved water, wind, and a serious adrenaline rush.
There’s a pause. I picture Cain sitting at her laptop, working on some obscure project or hacking into a system just for fun. A moment later, her reply pops up.
Cain
Riding the wave of chaos, huh? Gotta respect that energy.
It’s followed by a wave emoji.
Me
You have no idea how accurate that is right now.
Cain
Wait seriously?? You actually went surfing??!
Me
Girl, I thought I was going to DROWN. But it was soooo much fun.
Cain
So cool! I’ve always wanted to try. Too scared though, lol!
Me
That was me! But I got convinced. Guess I’m living recklessly these days.
Cain