Jesse’s shoulder slump and he looks down at his bedspread, tracing his fingers across it. Rafe, a little moody in turn, doesn’t say anything and heads directly for his bed, opening his dresser and pulling out some pajamas. “Where have you been!?” I bite out from my place in my nook when Jackson
“I’m talking,” Jackson says, looking evenly between my brother and my cousin, “about the fact that Alvez spends most of class giving Ariel seriously lewd looks –“ “He so does not!” Rafe bursts out, appalled. “He so does!” I counter, crawling forward on the bed to stare at my brother. “Like the e
Rafe sighs, clearly all worked up, and Jesse groans, turning away from me after giving me a quick glare. “All right!” Jesse snaps, striding back towards his bed and fishing, bizarrely, for something behind his headboard. “Family meeting! We’re all having a drink and we’re talking this through. And
“I delt with it,” I say, straightening my shoulders, frowning at my brother and my cousin. They both look up at me. “As best as I could, I delt with it. I did what I had to do to stay in the school, keep my secret, and keep myself protected.” They both stare at me for a long moment before Rafe nod
“With weapons,” Jesse growls, his eyes lighting a bit devilishly. “No weapons,” Jacks snaps and Jesse’s face drops into a scowl. “We don’t need them, and we’re not giving him any reason to disintegrate us on the spot. Alvez is powerful – don’t forget that. We don’t want him to feel so threatened t
Jacks just stands and looks back at Rafe, a little awkward, waiting for him to react to the secret he just told. “That’s really cool,” Rafe whispers. “So, you probably are fitter than me,” Jacks says with a shrug. “Just…not magically powered. Why the hell did we run so far today?” “I don’t kno
Jacks nods, solid. “She’s really funny. And…surprising. I never know what she’s going to say next. It’s just…” he shrugs, at a loss for words. “Great.” Rafe smiles a little, unable to help it, pleased that these two found each other. But he sighs again, still troubled. “Do you want my perspectiv
“Oh, put me down,” I sigh, defeated, going limp and smacking at Jackson’s back as Jesse and Rafe likewise step aside, checking in on each other, speaking softly. “I’m shamed enough by my lack of athleticism, you don’t have to rub it in.” “You did very good today,” Jacks lies, setting me back down
Ariel bursts out laughing and gestures out to the rest of the roof. “Of all the interference to our plans, you’re going to point out this tiny, adorable, sleeping infant pup as the problem!?” Both boys look down at the little dark-haired baby, whose amber eyes flicker open to betray her mother’s w
Jesse sighs, glancing at his watch and then looking to the door, an undrunk glass of champagne in his hand. “Where the hell is your damn sister?” “Your damn cousin,” Rafe murmurs, draining his glass and then pouring himself another. “You’d better stop that,” Jesse says, turning his head to Rafe
She goes still for a moment and then laces her fingers with his, squeezes his hand. “We’re not dating or anything,” she snaps. “Just…because you got all rejected and stuff. I didn’t come running up here just because you’re single – I thought you were going to die –“ “Sure, you didn’t,” Jesse says,
“I love you, Jesse,” Midnight whispers, watching him, her little mouth trembling, her entire body feeling weak. “I love you too, Mids,” he replies. “Always.” She nods once. And then disappears. Midnight fights hard against her emotions as she flits through the castle, moving back and forth bet
“I’m saying,” Midnight says, freely crying now, cupping Jesse’s face in her tiny hands. “That I – I don’t want to have your pups, Jesse. Ever. Ever. I don’t want them.” She shakes her head, vehement. “I think I’d be a bad mom. I’d leave them at the grocery store and forget they were there. I – I jus
She has to admit though…the stars are a pleasant addition. Midnight’s wolf gives a little worried howl, sprawled out in her soul, her little legs too weak to carry her much or far these days. But Midnight smiles a little and strokes a mental hand over her wolf’s fur, pleased to see her free and cl
“What,” Jackson asks, frowning down at the little rectangular stone in his hands. “Is it like, special?” “Jackson!” Midnight hisses, standing on her toes to smack him on the chest. “They’re invaluable! This is only the second I’ve ever seen in the world! And I only know of one besides that other o
I laugh, pointing at the big plate of apple pie on the table. “Well, I’m glad to see that you’re feeling cheerful,” I say, grinning at her. “I am!” she says, happily plopping down next to Jesse and reaching for the pie, pulling it all onto her lap and digging in with a fork. “I don’t think that an
Jesse’s eyes open first, and then Midnight’s, slow and sleepy. “How do you feel?” I ask quietly, leaning towards her, able to see her better now in the dawn light that streams through the windows. “What happened?” Jackson asks. I turn to see him standing at the door and I smile, reaching out a h