Angst. Fear. Stark, gut-twisting terror. It didn’t make for an easy sleep.
Are you mad because I didn’t take the kiss? It wasn’t an insult. I have every intention of cashing that check. Just not with all your friends watching.I appreciate that.Yeah? Another searching look. T...
As I passed Mrs. Morris, I motioned that I was going out to use the washroom. I’m sure she knew better, but she just smiled and waved me on. We aren’t a school with a truancy problem. Let’s be honest:...
As he drew up alongside me, he cocked one brow.You really that kiss don’t you? he said.No, I just want to see what you can really do.He smiled then, a blaze of a grin that made me forget I was hangin...
As they neared the spot from which the noise had come, Moria saw a hand lying on the pathway. It appeared to be attached to a body, which was a relief. Again, these days, one could not guarantee such...
As we headed back into the living room, I noticed the phone on the counter.Daniel followed my gaze and laughed. Um, yeah. We’re holed up, waiting to notify someone that we’re back…and there’s a phone....
At school, our classroom had a small rodent zoo consisting of two rabbits, three hamsters, a litter of baby gerbils and a guinea pig. At first, I’d thought the teacher was raising snack food, which im...
Behind us, the man laughed. Looks like we aren't the only ones looking for a little diversion. There's an empty office right over there, guys. Marsten raised his hand in thanks. The couple moved on. I...
Believe me, I have better things to do than sabotage your friendships. No one else's world revolves around you, Cassandra.-Paige to Cassandra
Blast him, Ronan hissed as they surveyed the empty space behind the roadside shop. He may tell us not to treat him as a prince, but he cannot stop acting like one. He does as he pleases.Only when it's...
Brendan helped Rafe into the harness. It took a while, the process punctuated by Rafe’s questions. Then he stood at the base of the rock face, saying, You put your toes here, right? And you grab those...
But I didn't put it back on after the Porters. It isn't a crisis of faith. I'm not sure I ever had faith, not the way Mom does. Mine is more like Dad's - I believe there is a God, and I believe in hon...
But if I tell Daniel…He’ll worry it’s a neurological problem.Neuro…? Right. Brain. You could just say brain, you know.Neurological covers more than just the brain. It--He held up his hand. If there’s...
But the point, Maya, is that you don’t give anyone a second chance. One strike and we’re out.So I’m inflexible and intolerant.Maybe.Well, then it’s a good thing you’re done with me, isn’t it?I headed...
By the midpoint, he’d shot up to my waist, but his muttered curses told me he’d underestimated how good I was--or overestimated how good he was--and it was clear he wasn’t going to catch up in time. S...
Can we stop? Hayley asked.If I see a sheltered spot, we’ll hole up for a while.Can we look for one? I have a blister--We all have blisters, Sam said.We need to keep going, Daniel said. We lost a lot o...
Canada? Ash said. You didn't say it was in Canada.I said Ontario. (Maya)I thought you meant Ontario, California.Seriously? Tori said,rolling her eyes. A helicopter to California? You may be hot,but yo...
Carry on, Jeeves.Jeeves is a valet, not a chauffeur.We can’t afford both, so you’re stuck with double duty.
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....
Conversation turned to the swimming team and an upcoming meet, and Rafe’s gaze returned to the forest, like he was looking for an escape route.I eased over, close enough to murmur, Go on.Hmm? obviousl...
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