The Four Leaf

by Lee Jacquot

“Bambi, we both know you will never win a game with me. Wherever you hide, I will find you.”

“You know what I think, Sam? I think you like it when I chase you. And even more so when I find you.”

“No one touches you, Bambi. Not without your consent.” Adrian nods to Willow, who smiles and starts making what I assume is his regular drink. He turns to the side and places one forearm on the bar and the other hand on the back of my chair. His hazel eyes burn a trail up my frame until he reaches my face, to which he grins. “And I’m the only one who gets to massage your feet.”

She will be my greatest hunt yet, and if I have it my way, she’ll be my last.

I like that she thinks she can outrun me. That I won’t scour the fucking earth to find her.

“You’re so fucking gorgeous, and I…” he trails off, falling to his knees. “Am fucking starving.”

“That’s my girl.”

He chuckles. “I will rip this world from its roots to find you before the time runs out, little prey. Now come out.”