Emily grinned at Dad as he stood up. “I think Sam has a point.” “See, old man,” Sam said. “If a senior agrees with me, I must be right.” Dad, with a humoured grunt, stacked a pile of plates in the sink and leaned against the counter. “Well, I happen to know that this particular senior is an A gra...
Everyone seemed to know exactly where it was, but not really how to get in. I’d seen the wall that bordered it from my balcony, but could never see inside—the gardens hidden under the pinks of cherry blooms and the greens of leafy trees. I knew there was definitely a garden behind this wall...
(1) /**/ Chapter Twelve When the boy took my hand, my heart dropped into my stomach; it’s not him. David’s hands were never this cold—and these took mine with no familiarity. The stranger pulled me close—closer than polite. I studied his eyes through the mask. Green eyes—n...
“Shh.” Jason’s strong arms circled my body, lifting me from the car. “Where are we?” I opened my eyes long enough to see a starless night behind tall towers of what looked like a medieval castle. I wrapped my arms gently around his neck and snuggled my brow under his chin. “Jase?” “Shh, it’s okay...
I leaped off the last step and ran into his arms at full speed, well, full human speed.He caught me gracefully, gave me a quick squeeze, and placed me gently back on the ground. “You’re awfully cheery today, Ara. What’s up?”“He went for it, Jase. I don't know if it was just pure luck or if David ...
(1) Chapter Ten Mike twisted his fingers throu gh mine and walked with that permanent grin etched onto his lips as we strolled through the shopping mall. When we passed a tall shop window, with the evening sun behind us, I caught our reflection in the glass; we looked so right together, like we w...