Holy.

It's not like I didn't expect some grand announcement from her, but no way was I expecting this. At least, not now. Me? Second Seat? But-

We knew she was planning something, Sassy sent, mind like a whip, breaking me out of my gaping stare and stunned freeze. I warned you she might try something like this. You have to turn her down.

Easier said than done.

Still.

"I'm not next in line." As if I wished this on Dad. He stood there in silence, eyes ...