CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
OKAY, FINE, ON one condition, I’m coming with you,” Lucian said, crossing his arms over his chest, daring me to argue. My heart flipped. I’d been hoping for that, and now that he’d said it, I was instantly relieved that someone was going to come with me on this crazy quest. “Lucian, are you insane too? You’re supposed to talk her out of this!” Becky shouted, clearly agitated once again. “She’s made up her mind. There’s no way to talk her out of this.” His one hand stroked his head methodically. “You’re both nuts!” Becky picked up her jacket and headed for the door. “What’re you so afraid of? You of all people should be backing me up, Becky.” I could feel my nostrils flare. I was furious that she wouldn’t even consider my plan. She spun around angrily. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
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