Jeremy shifted to the left, blocking my view of Clay, as if we were Siamese fighting fish that wouldn’t attack if we couldn’t see each other.
It might not be fatal, I said. Depends on how long it takes you to find your cell phone.I emptied the rifle’s magazine. Then I laid down the gun.I’d suggest you tell the police it was a hunting accide...
It did not matter whether he thought she was in mortal danger or simply falling, certain to survive. She fell and he followed..
In the end, like any stray, I was conquered by the promise of continued food and shelter. Trust would take longer.
If we light a fire, someone out boating might see us.That’s a good idea, Sam said. Or it would be. If we had matches to light a fire. Or if anyone was actually out boating.Why don’t we just find a pla...
If I’d known how many brownie points this daddy stuff could win me, I’d have talked you into kids years ago. Would have saved me a lot of trouble. It would have. Problem is, they’re going to grow up....
I-I didn't... Derek began.He scrambled from under Liam. The werewolf's body fell, limp, to the side, his head twisted, neck broken.Derek swallowed. The sound echoed in the silence. I didn't-- I just--...
I won't make excuses for what I did. The truth is that your whole life can change with one split-second decision, and it doesn't matter if you told yourself you'd never do it or if you stepped into th...
I woke up in a weird mood. A good mood, which was the weird part, all things considered.After I finished feeding the animals, Mom offered me another get out of school free card. I refused it. I needed...
I went to turn off the water. He grabbed my arm and shook his head. Then he moved me closer to the shower, leaned in and whispered, Ask me to join you.What?He clapped a hand over my mouth and whispere...
I went in through the side garage door, which Corey said was always open. Ms. Morris’s car was parked inside. I hurried to the house door and knocked.No one answered. I knocked again, then tried the k...
I was rounding the local theater, planning to circle back, when Daniel’s shout pulled me up short.I turned. He barreled toward me, his eyes wide with alarm. Right, like I was falling for that one.I st...
I was backing out of the cabin when I noticed a piece of folded paper on the floor weighted down by a rock. I nudged the rock with my foot and saw my name.When I picked up the note, something fell out...
I wanted to see Maya. I wanted to make sure she was coming over for dinner.I haven’t invited her yet.Annie grabbed our branch.Whoa, no! Rafe said as it dipped. She can’t come over if she falls and bre...
I thought about everything he’d told me about his past, and I wished he’d told me more. I thought of what he’d said to me about his dreams for the future, what he wanted in life, and I realized how li...
I thought I saw someone.Where?I--I-- He looked around. I don’t know. Down there maybe? He pointed along the wharf. I was running after you and it happened so fast, I didn’t get a good look.Was it a ma...
I suspect I could spend every evening this week with you and I wouldn’t know you any better than I do right now.Sure you would. Anything you want to know, I’ll tell you.That’s the key word, isn’t it?...
I started forward, but Daniel caught my arm and wordlessly pointed. I followed his finger to see the elongated shadow of an ATV that was parked on the other side of the cabin.I swore.Ditto, he whisper...
I searched the darkness.I’m over here.I spun to see Rafe on the edge of the clearing. He stepped back, hands raised.That was a warning, so I wouldn’t spook you. A wry smile. Not much chance of that, I...
I put my arms around his neck and hugged him, face buried in his neck, and he hugged me back, making no move to kiss me again, just holding me. Then he put his lips against my ear and whispered, I’ll...