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“You need a phone,” I protest.
Jane’s eyes bulge. “Yes, but notthisone.”
“And why not?”
She grabs the front of my shirt, pulling me down so she can whisper-yell into my ear. “It’s almost fifteen hundred dollars!”
I hold her upper arms, leaning back. “So? We have a lot more than that.”
She glares at me, her green eyes murky.
“Youdeserveit, Jane.”
The fire in her gaze dampens. “What about the tracking thing you talked about in the car? Are we sure no one could use it to find us?”
I shrug. “There’s a prepaid version, and you’re using a fake name when you check out.”
“I am?”
“Yes. You, my love, are a woman by the name of Maddie Plemmons.” I slide my hands down her arms. “Isn’t that a wonderful name?”
A presence approaches from behind us. “I think it’s lovely.” Francis steps beside Jane, holding two handfuls of shopping bags.
Matthew is close behind him, and he catches my attention, pointing to his wristwatch.
I link my arm with Jane’s. “Come on, let’s buy your phone.”
We walk out of the store five minutes later, arms laden with merchandise. I take notice of how my brothers instinctually circle around Jane, protecting her without having to be asked.
Matthew speaks to me as we leave, his voice so low it’d be nothing more than a mutter to most ears. “About your rental? I’m thinking Francis should drive it North. He can circle back and meet us at the cabins.”
“Sounds good.”
Francis growls low in his chest. “Why do I have to do it? I’m feeling quite bullied right now.”
Matthew snaps at him. “Because you pissed off Sam. You’re supposed to besupportinghim, not trying to steal his girl like a college frat boy.”
“It’s called beingnice.Showing a little flattery isn’t a crime.”
I cock my head in Francis’ direction, sending him a dangerous look. “It could be.”
“Don’t get all jealous, man. She’s just a girl.” He frowns at me. “Why’d you save her, anyway? Rune’s going to hunt us for a hundred years now.”
“Fuck Rune. He was trying to trap me.” I sigh. “And I saved her because I wanted to, okay? She’s under my protection now.”
Matthew holds the mall’s doors open for us, letting Jane pass through first. “Do you love her?” he asks, his lips barely moving.
Francis’ eyes widen for a fraction of a second. “Whoa, man. Do you?”
I ignore both of them, deciding to focus on Jane as we cross the street.DoI love her? Hell, I wouldn’t even know. I’ve never loved anyone before. I feelsomethingfor her, that much is certain.
I raise my arm, halting Jane before she gets to the outdated rental car. Her eyes, wide with curiosity, glance up at me, and the crescent moon casts its glow on them.
“We’re riding with Matthew from here on out.” I say, trying not to fixate on those deep, reflective orbs. “Francis is taking the rental back.”
“Oh,” she whispers. “I need my bookbag, then.”
Francis raises his voice. “I’ll get it for you, ma’am!”
