The Actor's Contract
She’s paler than usual, but her eyes are alert and full of that particular mischief that only returns when things start to feel okay again.
Hope tastes like sugar on the back of my tongue.
“So,” Lili says, arms crossed, “guess what?”
Leyla leans forward. “What?”
“My cousin —”
“Jackson,” River interrupts helpfully — since Lili has lots of cousins.
“Yes,” Lili says proudly, “he’s building us a brand-new skateboard rink at Black Pit.”
Wait. What?
I blink, then stare at the glass like it might correct what I just heard. Leyla can’t even balance on one leg without falling over. She’s a stem cell transplant away from the afterlife — she’ll break her bones or get a concussion.
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