We're on vacation, Kaia, Strider grumbled. You weren't invited. She waved away his words as if they were unimportant. Deep down I know you meant to invite me, so ta-da. Here I am. You're welcome. It's scary how well you know us. Here, pay for this, William said, dumping his candy into Strider's arms. We'll be in the care. Making out.
Gena ShowalterReplies began arriving seconds after he pressed send, and soon every single one of the warriors (besides William) had agreed to come home. Take me out of your address book, William
Gena ShowalterI pictured the two of them alone. Perhaps showering together, as Rome and I liked to do. My stomach clenched painfully, amusement forgotten. โCody, will you take me to the nearest clinic? I need someone to dig the knife out of my back. Lexis might need it again. And the good doctor might want to give me a tetanus shot. I think she bled on me.โ Stunned silence. I often had that effect.
Gena ShowalterDemon?โ Gwen gasped out. Her back jerked ramrod-straight, and her face leeched of color. โDid you just say demon?โ Oh, uhโฆdid I say that?โ Strider once again glanced around the plane helplessly. โNo, no. I think I said seaman.
Gena ShowalterFirst rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Second rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Third rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: if someone taps out, you just keep fighting. Fourth rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: there are no rules. Got it?
Gena ShowalterYou again,โ she said, and she did not sound happy. โI know,โ the warrior replied with a heartfelt sigh. โYouโre so lucky to see me twice in one day. Youโre honored by my presence, yada, yada, heard it all before. Letโs just move on, shall we. I donโt handle fawning very well.
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