Undulate (Alchemy, #2)

by Elodie Hart

‘Yes you have,’ Belle says, ‘and I’ve always admired that. And, look, I agree with her that Zach probably has zero intention of trying to find Wife Number Two anytime soon—I think he’s just looking to blow off some steam which, obviously, no one will blame him for.’ ‘There’s definitely a lot of blowing off,’ I mutter to myself. ‘But, between you and me, I feel like Mads might be getting attached. He’s a seriously great guy, but obviously his home-life is complicated. I’m a bit worried he’ll hurt her without realising it.’ ‘Hello? You realise I’m right here, yes?’ I demand. Belle rounds the island and slinks her arm around my waist so she can rest her golden head on my shoulder. ‘We know you’re here. And we both love you an obnoxious amount, which is why you need to put up with us being overprotective.’ ‘I know,’ I say ungraciously. ‘A few months ago, you helped me pick up the pieces when Dad went nuclear, and you used the B-word on me.’ She nudges me with her elbow. ‘You know you did.’ I sigh. ‘Yes, I did. Should I be regretting that right about now?’ Boundaries.