chapter 128

“Wow,” Star said. “Now I know where you got your cheesy shifter love fest from.”

“I guess so,” I said. “I certainly didn’t learn it from my mom.”

“Tell me about her,” Spencer said. “You said she’s not like she used to be.”

“You don’t want to know,” I said.

“That bad?” he asked.

I hummed, not trusting myself to open my mouth and speak. My childhood had been miserable all around. Much of it could have been avoided had I been cared for by a parent.

“Well, Malcom should be all set,” Star announced.

“You’re sure?” Malcom asked.

“Pretty sure,” she said.

“Guess we’ll find out when I try to walk in the front door,” Malcom said.

“I’m sure Star has you covered. Besides, she’ll be with you and I have a feeling she can handle herself and take care of you,” I said.

“That’s the truth,” Star said.

The drive felt less tense for a while as conversation turned in other directions. Star shared about her training as a witch, and Spencer shared about what vampires were really like.

Both conversations were