AT THE SAME TIME
MICHAEL
We stumbled into camp, petals falling off me like glittering confetti. My body still tingled from the snare magic, my wolf vibrating with delight and panic at the same time. Zavier held me like I was fragile glass, silver eyes darting to every shadow. I swear, if I moved, he would have melted or exploded whichever came first. Then I heard it. Clapping. Slow, deliberate, mocking clapping. Rose leaned against a tree, emerald eyes glinting, arms crossed, smirk absolutely perfect.
"Well, well, someone survived… and sparkling like a crystal prince."Rose said.
I froze. My wolf growled low, embarrassed but also a little smug.
"Rose… don't start…"I said.
Selene stepped up beside her, lips tight, hands on her hips.
"I swear, I've never seen a situation this… chaotic." Her eyes flicked to Zavier. "…Or this ridiculous."
"Ridiculous?" I whispered to Zavier. He only grinned, pressing me closer.
Charlie, ever oblivious, waved at the saintesses.
