Chloe? It's me." After a pause, he added, "Derek," like I could mistake that deep rumble for anyone else, like I could mistake that little part of me that perked up like an eager puppy saying, "It's him. Quick! Go see what he wants." God, how had I been so blind? It seemed so obvious now.
Kelley ArmstrongHe balled up my discarded sweatshirt and put it against his shoulder. โGo on,โ he said. โI donโt bite.โ โAnd from what I hear, thatโs a good thing.โ He gave a rumbling chuckle. โYeah, it is.โ I leaned against his shoulder.
Kelley ArmstrongRelease the demon under promise that I'd be repaid handsomely, my enemies destroyed? Hmm, where had I seen this before? Oh, right. Every demon horror movie ever made. And the horror part started right after the releasing part.
Kelley ArmstrongI called Clay from the SUV. "How'd it go at the paper?" he asked. "She called me perky." "Ouch.
Kelley ArmstrongAre you the welcoming committee? Or has Jeremy finally chained you up to the front gate where you belong?" "I missed you too.
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