Drop Dead Gorgeous

by Lauren Landish

They call her Drop-Dead Gorgeous, ’cuz she kills ’em and then takes care of the bodies, if you know what I mean.”

She tastes like possibilities and hope, and

“I think I’ve been expecting you my whole life.”

“I went around my house, putting coasters and figurines and wood boxes everywhere so you’d always have something to touch for good luck. Because I like that smile.”

Because yeah, she’s my biggest sale. Selling myself to her by making her wonder how she ever lived without me and ensuring that she never wants to again.

“Lie down, Zo. Let me worship you.”

thought we could take turns reading to each other?”

“I’m going to read you to sleep, Miss Walker.”