That’s all I said since that’s all I know. But I hope that much can soothe her family’s worries.
Glyn said that Killian mentioned how weird Jeremy feels lately. He doesn’t spend as much time with the others, and when he does, it’s only so they can plot some anarchy against the Serpents or the Elites.
“It’s like he’s distracting himself by trying to stay busy,” she said.
Glyn and the others don’t know about Annika’s disappearance, so either Jeremy didn’t tell his closest circle or Killian kept the information to himself since he doesn’t like worrying his girlfriend.
My vote goes to the second option.
While stacking bags of pet food at the shelter, I try to think of other ways I can help Jeremy and his parents find Annika, but the chances of doing that without hurting Creighton are zero.
I groan, hitting my head against the metal shelf. What the hell have I done?
Even when I try to help, I accidentally mess it all up.
“Trouble in paradise?”
I lift my head at the very familiar suave voice.
Landon stands in the doorway of the storeroom, looking as fashionable as ever in his black button-down, slacks, and luxurious loafers. His hair is styled, accentuating his angular, handsome features.
He has a white-and-gold masquerade mask in hand. Considering his looks, one would think he’s going to a party, but it’s probably one of his club’s events where they’ll instigate mayhem.
I push one sack of pet food in place. “What are you doing here?”
He strolls inside with his eternal boredom and big cat energy. Lazy, silent, and up to no good.
“I’m wounded in my little heart. No hi, how are you?”
“I don’t think you came here for anyhis orhow are yous. I’m surprised you even know this place exists.”
He leans against the shelf by my side, pouting dramatically. “You’ve become so cold, Cecy.”
I tilt my head to the side. “Doesn’t feel good to be treated the way you treat people, does it?”
“Aww, you still mad about that other time? That happened centuries ago in human years.”
“You might be able to hurt others and forget about it, but that’s not me, Lan.”
“They allowed themselves to be hurt. Who am I not to indulge them?”
“You’re impossible, and there’s no reasoning with you.” I release a sigh. “I honestly don’t know what I liked about you.”
A Cheshire cat grin lifts his lips. “Oh? Is this a confession?”
“No, this is me calling myself daft. I think I liked the idea of you, but when I got close, I realized you’re like your statues. Gorgeous on the outside.” I tap his chest twice. “Empty on the inside.”
“Did you saygorgeous?”
I shake my head. “Just leave, Lan. I have some work to finish up.”
“Not so fast.” He blocks my path, seeming to have gained height as he stares down his nose at me. “See, I know you swapped me for Jeremy, and while I’m wounded in my little black heart, I let it happen because you can help me bring him down.”
“You…knew?”
“About your feelings for me?” He grins. “You couldn’t more obvious, Ces.”
“Why didn’t you say anything?”