In the Deep End

When I met his gaze, I felt my stomach take an uncomfortable turn. I couldn't help but wonder what exactly I had walked into and what kind of business he was busy dealing with his friends.

“So, what kind of business were you...” I asked but couldn’t bring myself to finish my question when Raphael narrowed his eyes suspiciously at me. It felt like I had wandered into uncharted waters and it seemed extremely likely that I was about to drown.

“Do you seriously want to know?” he asked after a moment of thought. Raphael's lips curved into a beautiful smile that seemed so innocent yet filled with mystery and dark secrets.

There was a part of me that wanted desperately to know, but there was also a part of me that felt scared of the truth. What if what Raphael was about to tell me was something that I dreaded to hear?

“You said that I am now fully a part of the family. What does that mean?” I asked in a shaky voice as I tried to remind myself to remain calm.