Reluctantly, I pulled out my necklace and showed it to them. Samuel frowned. The little figure was stylized; I suppose he couldn't tell what it was at first. A dog?" asked Zee, staring at my necklace. A lamb," I said defensively, tucking it safely back under my shirt. "Because one of Christ's names is "The Lamb of God."" Samuel's shoulders shook slightly. "I can see it now, Mercy holding a roomful of vampire at bay with her glowing sheep." I gave his shoulder a hard push, aware of the heat climbing to my cheeks, but it didn't help. He sang in a soft taunting voice, "Mercy had a little lamb.
Patricia BriggsAdam has always had . . . heroic tendencies.โ I touched Adamโs arm. โHeโs my hero.โ There was another pause. . . โThat is the most romantic thing Iโve ever heard you say,โ Bran said. โBe careful, Adam, or youโll turn her into a real girl.โ Adam looked at me. โI like her just the way she is, Bran.โ And he meant it, greasy overalls, broken fingernails, and all.
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