Page 40 of The Spider Queen
“Really? But you seemed so excited.”
“I was,” I admitted. “But then I let him in and he disappointed me.”
“You might be biased. Your background—”
“You’re not allowed to have an opinion on that. Your parents are still together. And they’re happy.”
She rubbed the bridge of her nose. “You look so cute, too.”
“Yeah, because you dressed me.”
“And your hair is down and beautiful. We should go out. I’ll take you out!”
I hugged her. “You’re the best cousin I could ever hope for. But please, don’t worry about it. Okay? Let me feel through this the way I know how.”
She blew out a puff of air. “Okay.”
“You have plans with Jonah tonight?”
“No. I’m going out with some theater people. You want to come?”
I shook my head. “I think I just want a night in.”
“You sure? Theater kids know how to party.”
“Yeah, I know,” I said with a laugh. “You’ll be coming home at dawn.”
“If all goes well.” She picked up her purse and held out her hand for her phone.
I was just about to give it back to her when I clutched it a moment longer. “No asking Jonah about Hunter.”
Looking disgruntled, she nodded. “If he volunteers any information?”
“Different. No pestering, though.”
With one last hug, she left. Before the door had even shut, I had my hair in a ponytail and my shoes off.
Are you speaking to me?I asked.
Why wouldn’t I be?
I opened the door to my bedroom and glared at Thane.Because you were silent for the last two hours after I told you I had a date.
Why aren’t you on your date?
He didn’t show.
You don’t seem upset. Most women would be upset if a man didn’t show up for their date.
I am upset. But what does getting angry and yelling do about it? I hope he has a good excuse as to why he bailed.
Gonna give him another chance?
Not romantically. But he was becoming a friend. I could always use another friend.
You’re not like most women.
Thanks. I guess.
