THE SMOKE’S SO THICK I CAN BARELY SEE THE CARPET beneath my feet as tiny embers of ash and flame drift down from the fire-drenched ceiling and I cry out as Mom slaps my back, dousing the flames on my shirt. A bone-deep ache covers my spine, and I cough and gag and spit, but Mom keeps tugging me harder toward the window. She’s scared, and I’m scared and in pain, and the fire’s getting closer and I don’t know what to do.
He shrugs and chalks his cue “Listen, I want to tell you something. But you’re not supposed to know this.” “I can keep my mouth shut.” “I know you can, which is why I’m telling you.” He grins at me and I don’t like what’s coming. Casso thinks this is funny and it’s driving me fucking insane. And I hate losing to him in pool.
I hope you enjoy all of these books!
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These books all look so good. I love the covers!