Jeremy had a plan for getting Clay back and I wasn't allowed to know anything about it or allowed to help him carry it out. As one might expect, I accepted this news with grace and understanding. "That is the stupidest idea I've ever heard!" I snarled for the dozenth time that hour. "I won't just sit here and do nothing.
Kelley ArmstrongAre you the welcoming committee? Or has Jeremy finally chained you up to the front gate where you belong?" "I missed you too.
Kelley ArmstrongThere was no closing my eyes and sliding back into that blissful dream of normal. This was my normal now.
Kelley ArmstrongWhat's next? If there are vampires in there, they probably drink artificial blood plasma substitute.
Kelley ArmstrongYou're crying?" he said. "No, I- " I tore my gaze away. "Just dust. From the path. Simon's that way." I tried to pass him, but he stooped, trying to get a loom of my face. When I wouldn't let him, he caught my chin. I jerked back, flinching at his touch, heart thudding at it, too. I told myself Simon was wrong. I'd never be dumb enough to fall for Derek. But I had. With him so close, my stomach kept doing weird flips. It wasn't fear. It hadn't been fear for awhile. "You have been crying," he said, voice softer.
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