ZURI

Denny’s face was the first thing I saw when I stepped into the witch’s quarters. He was already waiting, sitting stiff in one of the wooden chairs, his arms crossed but his mouth twitching like he was fighting back what was close to a scowl. I had no idea that he had gotten a little close to Kai. Now both of them were passing gossip to each other?

The look on his face made me smile despite the tightness in my chest. Somehow, his presence always kept me whole, though I knew he was ...