“Matthias flinched, teeth grinding. "Which one of them told you?" He zeroed in on Ayden. "One?" I said. With a growl, Matthias pushed a button on his watch and spoke into it. "What part of 'don't tell her anything' didn't… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“A moment of silence, then Blake’s voice crackled through static, “Can’t—” The static sounded suspiciously like crinkling paper. “Hear—” More “static” then, “break—up.” — A&E Kirk Copy Share Image
“I caught you!" he beamed. "See, girls really do throw themselves at me. Hey, guys!" His voice echoed off the carved stone and marble… — A&E Kirk Copy Share Image
“And you're been nothing but a pain. So don't get all high and mighty. Good chocolate milk by the way." Muscles ticked in Matthias'… — A&E Kirk Copy Share Image
“Stop her!" Matthias bellowed as he thundered downstairs. Blake's mouth twisted sideways, hand tightened on the knob. What little breath I'd regained, caught. Heart sputtered to a standstill. Then he swung the door open with a sweep of his arm. "After you, milday." My legs didn't hesitate. I vaulted off the porch and hit the driveway running. "What the bloody… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“He arched a brow. “Miss Lahey, are you flirting with me?” “Well, hot stuff, if you have to ask, I’m not doing it right.” His laughter rumbled low, slithering heat underneath my skin. I pulled him to me, backing him against the table, risking a literal firestorm as his lips laid upon mine with a burning promise of— “That’s how… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“I do. I understand if I let you go, you'll put yourself right in the middle of the fight. And I know it could get you killed." "So what?" I struggled to stay calm. "Look, I'm not suicidal, but it's my family, Ayden. If I die keeping them safe, I'm okay with that. You know how I feel." He threw… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“You're sure? I thought I heard someone." "Nope, not a soul," Blake said. "Get it. Soul. Because we're in a church.” — A&E Kirk Copy Share Image
“Matthias flinched, teeth grinding. "Which one of them told you?" He zeroed in on Ayden. "One?" I said. With a growl, Matthias pushed a button on his watch and spoke into it. "What part of 'don't tell her anything' didn't you all understand?" A moment of silence, then Blake's voice cracked through static, "Can't-" The static sounded suspiciously like crinkling… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“Blake: Logan’s a great dancer. And we all know a guy who can dance, is good in – Logan: *Puts hands over ears* La, la, la, la, la! Jayden: I don’t know why you’re embarrassed. Sexual attraction is a key component to – Tristan: Ugh! Please stop talking.” — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“Coach Slader caught up followed closely by a trail of curious students all as surprised as I at this turn of events.Coach spoke in a delicate voice, like he didn’t want to spook a dangerous animal. “Jayden, what are you doing?” “She needs medical attention.” The guy didn’t pause stride. “Yes, but—” “I’m taking her to the nurse.” “Okay, but—”… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“What do your parents do? Do they travel a lot?" My brow wrinkled. "No, they don't." I was tired of the interrogation. "Do yours?" He blinked. "What?" "Do your parents travel a lot? Are they still married? How many in your family? How old are you? What classes do you have? Boxers or briefs? What's your GPA? Do you always… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“How'd you get the burn?" Ignoring him only got me a barrage of chatter. "Yeah, how?" 'Did something, or someone, do it?" "You're bleeding." "It's her knee again." "She opened it up." "Did you fall?" "You've got grass in your hair." "Were you in a fight?" "How'd you get grass in your hair?" "I think she was in a fight."… — A&E Kirk Copy Share
“The demons diverted its sights from me and swooped down on the yappy mutt. Dogs aren't my thing. I hate dogs. And if this… — A&E Kirk Copy Share Image
