The Underworld Trials of Luna
Faiza bends down and picks him up, stroking her finger down the length of Blythe’s slimy back.
“Want to say goodbye,” she asks, perfectly cheerful, holding him up so that his little slug eyes are equal with mine.
“Bye bye, Blythe,” I say, mock cheerful, raising my hand and waving like I’m saying goodbye to a little kid. Then I let my voice drop as I lean closer. “Oh, I’m going to enjoy ruining you.”
Faiza gives a happy sigh and pulls the leaf closer to her, cradling it against her chest.