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161 " That's it, I'm going to beat you down and make you sorry." Xypher froze as he braced himself for her attack.But instead of her giving him pain, she tickled him. It took him several seconds before he realized her intent. By then she was pouting." You're not ticklish. Well, that stinks." She sat back and crossed her arms over her chest, hiding the breasts he loved to tease." I'm sorry," he said, trying to cheer her. " If it'll make you happy, I'll pretend to be." " No it's okay. Can't have everything, I suppose." She paused at the edge of the bed. " But you come darn close." " Close to what?" " Being perfect. Only you're more than that, Xypher. You're wonde "
162 " Why aren't I seeing more tracks?" After no reply he repeated himself. " Helllloooo, why aren't there more tracks?" His eyes examined the ground. Then he suddenly saw a foot? Breccan slowly lifted his head to see Darius, obviously irritated, standing in front of him with his arms crossed over his chest. "
163 " And?” I crossed my arms over my chest. I almost tapped my foot waiting for him to answer, but caught myself and held my foot still. That would have been weird—way too much like my mother. ~Milayna "
― Michelle K. Pickett , Milayna (Milayna, #1)
164 " When the light at Vernon turned green, we stepped into the street and George grabbed my hand and the ghosts of our younger selves crossed with us. "
― Aimee Bender , The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
165 " A black cat crossed my path, and I stopped to dance around it widdershins and to sing the "
166 " Chapter 8 - The Rescue Team: " Timbroke Hall was completely dark. A creaking shutter opened and closed to the rhythm of a howling, north wind. It bore a cold reminder of the harsh winter coming quickly this year. The children crept up the rock stairs to the familiar wooden doors at the front of the building. Ariana led them around the porch to a side door according to her, was never locked. The broken handle dangled loosely and offered free entrance. The team cautiously crossed the threshold of the old hall into pitch blackness. An owl hooted and the sound of large wings flapping reverberated around them. Camilla startled, cried out a fearful yelp causing everyone to jump. Hannah reflexively covered Camilla’s mouth until she was certain nothing more would slip out. “Quiet,” whispered Jess in an angry tone directed at Hannah. “It wasn’t me,” whispered Hannah pointing down at Camilla. “Sorry,” whispered Camilla apologetically. "
