The Underworld Trials of Luna
“You put him through his paces last night, all right? And it is, ultimately, between Orion and Mids to figure out.”
I scowl a bit, disappointed to be denied the chance to yell at Orion anymore. But then I step back, physically and emotionally, realizing that Jesse’s right. Midnight doesn’t need me to defend her anymore – she can decide for herself how she feels about this.
“I am sorry I wasn’t more thoughtful, Midnight,” Orion says, stepping towards her and conjuring up a little basket of strawberries. She gasps when she sees them, reaching eagerly for it, and I can’t help but smile. “These were always your favorite, right? I can’t go to the Land of Darkness and bring things to you, but if y