Page 30 (1/2)

"I think it could be worth it"

"I know it could," he said

Where had he coo back to the Hourglass when this is over?"

"I don’t know What will you do?"

Hopefully be alive Anxiety trickled between s I’ve alanted We’re talking about you I don’t even know your life plan What is it?"

"College My professors let me take my finals early so I could come here"

"Come here and help me?" I put my arm across his stomach and squeezed him "How is any of this fair to you?"

"Everything I did was my choice All I have under my belt are core classes Pretty sure et into any school I want Can probably get scholarships, too, at least for undergrad work"

"You want to go to grad school?"

"I’ra"

A spark of hope lit up ers and toes "Did you know that before you rinned

"No"

Dune

Her save ht was in her eyes again "Think you can conjure that up about now?"

I took her hand and flipped it over "Pal to read it? Because there are palo down later and check with a professional"

I drew"Wrist Inner elbow" "Oh That’ll work"

Watching her eyes go wide gave me a boost When I reached her collarbone, I traced it with two fingers "Clavicle"

"That sounds too scientific And sharp" A tremble worked its way into her voice

"Hollow of the throat Nape of the neck Shoulder ht it all back when I put my hand on the small of her back and pulled her closer She inhaled sharply when razed her earlobe

"You skipped a few"

"We aren’t ready for those," I said

"I’ you listed"

"You’re breathing really fast"

"Is that a scientific observation?" she asked "Should I make a note?"

"No" I couldn’t wait another second I leaned in