Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Shattered Girl

her and Clint leave for the summer." Patrick

come to your rescue whenever you need it, except Mike and Josh; I cannot save your ass from them when you're in trouble." I stared at him, debating if I should stick my tongue out at him. Josh was focused on his game so I could get away with it. Patrick must be a mind reader, though, because he gave ine a severe look. "Love, if you are thinking about sticking your tongue out, you had better be prepared because I plan on finding a much better use for it."

Igaped at him in shock. "How did you know what I was thinking? You're Irish, so are you some magical fae that can read minds? Ears! If you are a magic fae who can read minds, you must have pointy ears. Please, please, please, can I see your pointy ears?" I was giving Patrick puppy dog eyes, my hands clasped together as I begged. All three guys froze and stared at me, their game forgotten; Patrick made a slight wheezing noise before they all laughed.

Patrick

ck just shook his head, wiping tears from his eyes." Love, of all the things I am, a magical, mind-reading, pointy-eared fae I am not."

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"Damn it, I guess I can't check that off my list then." I sighed sadly. Mentioning the list got their attention.

"Baby girl, what are you talking about? Josh questioned.

I keep a list as I read, and when I find something I want to try that I

kind of book exactly is on your e-reader?"

media book groups this year, and no, I'm not going to tell you what I wrote on my list. I don't want you to make fun of me." "Sweetheart, none of us would make fun of

brought them into the bathroom with me; turning on the shower, I stripped, tossed my clothes into the laundry hamper, and got into the shower. I made quick work of washing and conditioning my hair, then just enjoyed the warm water running over my sore body. When the water was cold, I turned off the shower and grabbed a towel. After changing into my tank and sleep shorts, I wandered back into the bedroom to find both

them. After settling between the guys, Josh

He's going to be gone for a few

wrapped my arm around Josh's, mindlessly rubbing his arm as he talked. "Ok, so why me bad news

you guys acting like you're about

shrugged, "Well, it's a lot to take in, and we are all

drug or gang-related crime in our neighborhood, it was strange. The high school I graduated from had more drug arrests and assaults than any other school in the state. Not much scares me, so tell me." Both Josh and Jake were staring at me. Getting frustrated, I patted Josh's arm to get him talking. "Well, baby girl, your guess about Patrick's family was accurate," He waited a few seconds for me to say something. When I didn't say anything, he continued. "So, have you ever heard

Chapter 19

I nodded

Is that what you were all so worried about telling

of it, sweetheart. Patrick wanted to explain

to you, but since he's going to be gone for a while, he told us to." Jake shrugged his