The Underworld Trials of Luna
“Oh no, I forgot about that! Hey, do you think I could do it when I’m nineteen? Would that be all right, big bro!?”
“June, you’re way too young –“
“She’s more capable than you’re giving her credit for, Rafe,” Anton says, frowning over my head at my brother.
Rafe starts to say something but then his face falls slack. He goes rigidly straight, his eyes flashing between Anton and I – his arm around me, the way I’m leaning against him.
“What is…what is happening here?” Rafe whispers, apparently afraid of the answer.
I just grin, delighted to see my brother so freaked out. Anton just pulls me tighter, letting everyone figure it out, not backing down or letting himself feel any shame.