“He made it very clear that he didnt want me here, she said at last. That my remaining at the Institute is not the happy chance I thought it was. Not in his view. And after I just finished telling you why you should consider him family, Jem said, a bit ruefully. No wonder you looked as if Id just told you something awful just happened. Im sorry, Tessa whispered. Dont be. Its Will who ought to be sorry. Jems eyes darkened. We shall throw him out onto the streets, he proclaimed. I promise you hell be gone by morning. Tessa started and sat upright. Oh no, you cant mean that He grinned. Of course I dont. But you did feel better for a moment there, didnt you?”
