Kane
Holy shit, the recluse is coming out of his hidey hole? What the hell is up with you, man?
Otto
Is this some kind of joke? You can’t go teasing my Moonflower like that. You know how many years Raven has been trying to get you to join the family.
River
You serious, brother?
Even in River’s bare words, I could tell he was worried. This was so out of character.
Me
It’s not like I don’t ever show up for anything.
Otto
Once in a blue moon, and I’m pretty sure we aren’t due one of those until Christmas.
Kane
Dude only shows when we’ve finally had enough and threaten to chop off his balls. Only motivation is when someone brings out the knife.
Otto
Probably Raven. She wants to make sure Uncle Cash is a part of Little Luna’s life. You know she’s the one who’ll actually be getting out the rope.
I almost chuckled. The number of times Raven had threatened to kidnap me, but then she’d look at me with those eyes the color of midnight that were as warm as could be.
Pure understanding.
Like she got my grief even though she didn’t know its source.
Like she knew I couldn’t bear the thought of getting too close to someone and then losing them.
Pain clawed around in my chest, but I forced myself to spit out what I was trying to say.
Me
I won’t be coming alone.
If I thought the responses flew in fast before, this was a flash flood.
Kane
What in the what did you say?
Otto
Excuse me, is this Cash? Have you fallen and hit your head? Where is my grumpy-ass bestie?
River
Who is coming with you?
Theo
