“We’re more than willing to endure it so you can practice,” Kurt said. Everyone nodded in agreement. “I’m always willing too,” Conri said. “Me too,” Alaric and Kai said together. Thea nodded. “Just promise me you’ll tell me if you need a break, if you want to stop, or if it’s too much.” “We wil
Friday came, and Lizzy, Misty, Alessia, Cassidy, Tessa, and Thea met up in one of the common rooms for their Girls’ Night. Lizzy had it set up with food, games, drinks, blankets, and pillows. She got matching pink pajamas for everyone—even for Arella, Ophelia, and Cassandra, who were allowed to join
“But you’re gorgeous,” Alessia said. “Your long, silky, auburn hair. High cheekbones.” Cassidy smiled, her dark brown eyes soft. “Thank you. I don’t think I was back then. Ill-fitting clothes. Ratty hair. I was no prize.” “That’s horrible,” Misty said. “A group of people terrorizing a younger kid,
“He’s possessive,” Lizzy said. “He needs to know you’re his.” “Yeah, that makes sense,” Thea said, smiling. “Kai is competitive. Everything else is easy for him, so he challenges me and brings out my competitive side. He pushes me to be better.” “That’s really sweet,” Alessia said. “Ric, well, he
The triplets took Thea to their newly ready cottage. “This is perfect,” Thea said, smiling. “It’s like our cabin in the woods. Our getaway spot. Even though it’s within walking distance of our home, it feels like a vacation. Like it’s just ours.” “We still want to take you on proper dates and vaca
“Don’t send me to vampires,” Xavier said. “They’re monsters. They’ll turn me into a monster too.” “How can we help you when we don’t know anything about what you are and what you need?” Thea said. “You can sense what I am and what I need better than anyone,” Xavier said. “I bet you know more about
The last week of school was uneventful. Tests. Studying. On the last day, people said goodbye and made plans to see each other. They had their graduation ceremony, and school was officially over for the seniors. Thea and the triplets spent most of their free time with Xavier that week. They slept i
Thea got out of the pool and threw on a dress. “Hey, you’re welcome to come down to the dungeon, but you don’t have to,” Thea mind linked Cassidy on the way to the dungeon. “It’s okay,” Cassidy mind linked Thea. “After what Alessia said, I’m curious.” “Okay. If you feel off at any time, signal m