“So, let me get this straight. Joe and Yasmin aren’t your family?” I asked, glancing at Ravi as we strolled through the school halls.
He shook his head, his expression hardening. “No. My family was wiped out by fear fae nine hundred years ago. I’m the last of my bloodline.”
The weight of his words hit me, and I instinctively wrapped him in a hug. “I’m so sorry, Ravi.”
He shrugged, offering a small smile. “It’s ancient history.”
“So… you saved me from Ash when he killed my mother?” I asked, my voice quieter now.
Ravi nodded. “Yeah, it was either that or let you become a snack for a fear fae.”
“Well, good call,” I said, trying to lighten the mood. “You got yourself a badass sidekick in the process.” I punched the air dramatically, earning a laugh from him.
“Kick-ass or kiss-ass?” he t
