Page 66 of Blood & Betrayals

“I’d better start conjuring things! We’re so behind!” Alice says, throwing her hands up and starting to pace.

“Maybe leave the conjuring to me. Otherwise, we’ll end up with a forty-foot stone lion, a pair of wooden clogs, and a toilet seat.”

Alice hisses at me, obviously not in the mood for my teasing. “Maybe that’s the vibe I’m going for. You never know.”

Connor

In your dorm? Isn’t it a little small?

“I’ll conjure stuff. Or better yet, I’ll tutor you!” I say. Alice grimaces, and I look back at my phone, texting Connor back.

Summer

Don’t ask. Alice was playing with space manipulation runes, and she’s an opportunist.

Connor

Almighty, is she insane?

Summer

Absolutely.

Alice wanders into her room, typing out a list of what she wants us to conjure for the party.

Connor

I’m going to ask for something in return.

I quirk a brow, watching the three little dots jump.

Connor

I want you in my jersey for the game in two weeks. And my name on your cheeks.

My lips twitch.

Summer

Deal.

Connor

Good. I’ve let Zach and Zane know. They’ll sort it.

Summer

Perhaps I should wear their jerseys. One of my cheeks could say Zach”the other Zane.

Connor

Hilarious. Goodnight succubus.

Summer

Goodnight, big guy.

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