Chapter 91
HEY,” BIANA SAID AS SHE OPENED THE gates of Everglen to let Irrissa in. “You made it.” “Yeah.” Irrissa managed a half smile. Despite her earlier enthusiasm, she was having second thoughts. The gate clanged closed. Somewhere in the distance a cricket chirped. Irrissa pulled on the sleeves of her pale yellow tunic, glad Biana was also dressed casual—though Biana’s turquoise tunic had pink beaded flowers embroidered around the edges and a pink satin sash. “So, what are we going to do?” Biana stared at the ground as she shrugged. Okay. . . . “Is your family around?” Biana’s eyes narrowed. “I knew you’d ask that.” “What?” “I know you like my brother.” “What?” “Please. It’s pretty obvious.” “He’s my friend.” Sure, she liked him. But she didn’t like him, like him. “This was a bad idea
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