Unseen Scenes—Book One, Chapter Three (Farah PoV) (Patreon)

So, I know Unseen Scenes usually come later in the month, but I was really keen to get this one out! :D

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Farah skips ahead of the others in order to reach the office first, only just managing to restrain herself from shoving Rebecca out of the way to get inside.

How could she not? That Rebecca could have a child never even occurred to her, so her eagerness to know what they’re like is so overwhelming she can barely contain herself.

She stumbles to a stop near the doorway as soon as she spies them. A small smile curves her lips.

Now that is a human.

Morgan shoves her with an elbow between the shoulder blades to force her forward, so she stumbles to one side so as the others can trail in behind her. Her gaze doesn’t leave the Detective once.

“Welcome to Wayhaven,” they offer with a smile that sets a fluttering buzzing through Farah. “I’m sure you’ll settle in fine here.”

“If they’re sticking with us, then I think we’ll be very fine,” Farah mumbles to Adam, who twitches slightly but manages to suppress the frown that obviously wants to overcome him.

The Detective, unfortunately, doesn’t seem to hear the comment, their attention focused on Nate who has introduced himself.

Farah shifts on the spot, eager for her turn, casting an inspecting gaze over the human while she waits.

They’re not what she was expecting. Not after being around Rebecca for a while now. But then she’s not had much interaction with humans outside of the Agency, so that could account for a lot of it.

But their heartbeat is steady, not erratic like most humans who are overcrowded by a new group. Even most supernaturals get antsy around strangers, especially that outnumber them.

She’s so engrossed in checking out, uh, examining the human, that she almost misses when the introduction with Nate is over.

Farah immediately fills the gap.

“I’m Farah. Farah Hauville,” she introduces, spilling every ounce of her considerable charm into her smile.

She licks at her top lip to stop a chuckle as the Detective’s heart speeds for a second.

“A true delight to meet you, Detective,” she continues, reaching out bring their fingers to her lips. She waits a moment in case they pull away, but then presses a kiss gently against their hand when they don’t.

“A delight to meet you, too,” they reply with a surprising confidence that draws Farah’s glimmering gaze up to theirs. A slight shiver passes through them and right into Farah, who sucks in a breath at the sensation.

“Farah!” Rebecca reprimands, snapping her out of her sudden hypnosis.

She steps back, letting their hand fall, but throwing a wink their way. “I think I’m going to like you, Detective.” She decides not to add ‘like you very much’ even if it’s what’s thrumming through her mind.

She steps back, ignoring the withering stare from Nate, mostly because she can’t keep her attention on anyone but [Name].

Well, this introduction has been a whole lot more fun than she thought!