Page 81 of Spookily Yours

And how much I’dliked it.

Loved it, even.

Like I loved him.

TWENTY-TWO

willow

“Luna!” I exclaimed, finally coming within an arm’s reach of my sister for the first time all night.

She was so popular with the demons, I’d barely been able to keep track of her all night. Plus, when you added Damien thoroughly distracting me with that show in the shadows… this was my first opportunity to actually talk to her.

When I made it to her side, I instantly wrapped my arms around her, hugging her tight before pulling away.

Her dress was even more intricate and beautiful now that I was seeing it close up. It sparkled every time it caught the light under the chandeliers. “Wow. This is beautiful.” She exuded an air of elegance, with every detail on her expertly curated. Not a strand of hair was out of place, and her makeup was flawlessly applied. The work of demons, I was sure.

“Thank you.” She messed with the skirts. “Did Damien give you yours?”

I nodded. I still had no idea how he’d been able to procure it in time.

But that wasn’t what was important.

I just wanted to spend the little time I had with my sister talking about her. To know what was going on inside her head.

“Can we talk?” I asked, pointing to the outside balcony with my head. My hand was occupied with another glass of the sparkly gold beverage. I was a little addicted.

Luna nodded.

The breeze was cool against my balmy skin as we stepped out into the night. Luna rested against the railing as I propped my arms against it, looking out. “This place is… Wow. Definitely not in Pleasant Grove anymore.”

“Mhm,” she agreed.

“Luna.” My voice was stern. “Talk to me.”

She turned, looking into my eyes as she emitted a deep sigh. “I am, aren’t I?”

I crossed my arms over my chest. “You were right.”

“About what?”

“Damien. Telling him how I felt.”

“And you told him you love him?”

“Er… Well… No.” My cheeks went pink. “I only realized thattoday.”

“Willow.”

“Hey. Don’t sister me while I’m sisteringyou.” I crossed my arms over my chest. “Are you sure this is what you want?”

“So, you get to fall in love with a demon and be with him, but I can’t?”

“Do you?” I asked softly. “Love him?”

Luna shook her head. “No.” It was a whisper of an omission. “But…” When her eyes connected with mine, they were watery. “I can’t explain it, Wil. But when I saw him, my heart knew.”

“Knew…?”

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