Chapter 18
A loud beeping made me jump, and I fumbled for the call button on the phone Talaom had left for me. ‘Hello?’
‘Do you think it was a good idea to leave your friend up on that mountain all alone? You know what happens to people you care about when you’re not there to protect them,’ said Malia.
I gasped. ‘What have you done to Sam? If you’ve hurt him I’ll–’
‘He’s fine, but unless you and I come to a new arrangement that could change. It would be terrible if something bad were to happen to such a handsome young man. He’s rather tasty, isn’t he? I’m not surprised you chose him over Chris. Although I understand your former lover is quite the catch in his new body.’
‘Where is Sam?’
‘He’s busy on his phone explaining to his colleagues how he managed to subdue three wraiths without
