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Tem sighed. Unlike the other customs basilisks adhered to, this one wasn’t sexual at all. It was serious, and it was dangerous. And it put a target on her back. From the way the basilisks in the courtyard had just looked at Tem, Caspen had every reason to be scared for her. She could feel…

I can’t. Her hands were clenched around the napkin in her lap, which was beginning to smolder. Tem could smell the burning fabric. She was sweating now, great droplets running between her breasts. It was as if she had the world’s worst fever. You must control it. I’m telling you, I can’t. You can do…

That seemed to shut Apollo up. His eyes flicked once more to Tem’s, and this time they lingered. His mind brushed against hers, but she didn’t dare let him in. Instead, they stared at each other, Caspen’s arms still around her, Tem’s body still pressed against his chest. Apollo opened his mouth to speak again,…

Tem had nothing to say to that. They sat in silence for a while, watching the activity around them. Eventually, Adelaide said, “I must admit I am envious of you.” Tem stared at her. “Why?” “I have dreamed of slapping Apollo many times. As have others, I am sure. I am pleased someone finally did…

“Opposing-?” But Tem saw immediately what he meant. The basilisks in the circle were beginning to lie down in a specific sequence. The first lay on their back. Once that basilisk spread their legs, the next basilisk lowered their head between them. Behind them, another basilisk was on their back, positioning themselves between the legs…

Adelaide held her gaze steadily, and Tem remembered why she’d chosen her for this in the first place: she trusted her. And that meant she could be vulnerable. She tried to put it into words: “I…only want to be with you and Caspen.” Tem didn’t dare say any more. What she really wanted was a…

Why not? Tem stared at the basilisks. They looked pretty close to her. The man is a Seneca. The woman a Drakon. They are fundamentally at odds-neither of them wants to give in first. It will seem like surrender to them. Tem watched the couple service each other in the middle of the courtyard. But…

“Enough, Tem. We will discuss this another time.” “But-“ “I said that is enough.” Tem pursed her lips. She wasn’t only upset about the petrification. That was just one problem in a growing list of things that were pressing in on her like an avalanche-Evelyn’s obstinance, the protest she’d seen tonight, Apollo’s advances. It was…

I don’t want it. Is that so? Then why are you staring at it? Tem’s eyes snapped back up to his. I’m not staring at anything. It is yours to stare at. I do not mind. Of course he didn’t mind. He wanted her to stare at it. He wanted her to do plenty of…

Tem winced as he made contact with the same spot Apollo had touched earlier. A cool pulse bloomed beneath her skin, and she knew Caspen had healed her. She wondered suddenly why Apollo hadn’t. “Nobody hurt me,” Tem said quickly. “I promise.” “Then why are you bruised?” She heard the fear and fury in his…