Lucy
“But---”
He slipped into an alleyway, and I saw a flash of light. Then, I heard nothing else. The car glided past the alleyway, and it was empty. He must have used his portal to leave. I flopped back in my seat and looked down at the bag. I couldn’t stop smiling though. I felt warm. When we reached the building, I headed up to my room. Tina popped out of her door with a sly grin.
“I was told you were out with a delicious looking young man! Spill!”
My face heated. “It wasn’t like that. He’s a friend of mine from the orphanage…”
“You’re awfully late getting back from just meeting with a friend,” she said before slipping back inside. “Though I suppose I’ll let you---Is that from Cursed Slices?”
“Yes.”
Tina’s eyes twinkled with knowing. “I’ll leave you alone… for now. Tell me how
