I held my palm as high as I could get itIn the...
I held my palm as high as I could get itIn the end, though, my vote
wasn't necessary
Jeb counted out loud“Ten… fifteen… twenty… twenty-threeOkay, that's a clear majority
I didn't look around to see who had voted howIt was enough that in my little corner all arms
were crossed tightly over chests and all eyes stared at Jeb with expectant expressions
Jamie walked away from Jeb to come squeeze in between Trudy and meHe put his arm around
me, under Ian's
“Maybe your souls were right about us,” he said, loud gucci purse enough for most to hear his high, hard
voice“The majority are no better than –”
“Hush!” I hissed at himJeb looked down at Kyle, then at me, and then at Jared
“Okay, I'm inclined to go with the majority on this
“Jeb –” Jared and Ian said simultaneously
“My house, my rules,” Jeb reminded themSo you listen to me, KyleAnd
you'd better listen, too, I think, MagnoliaAnyone who tries to hurt Wanda again will not get a
tribunal, they will get a burial He slapped the butt of his gun for emphasis
Magnolia glared chanel black handbags hatefully at her brother
Kyle nodded, as if accepting the terms
Jeb looked around the unevenly spaced audience, locking eyes with each member except the
little group beside me
“Tribunal's over,” Jeb announced“Who's up for a game?”
CHAPTER 36
Believed
The congregation relaxed, and a more enthusiastic murmur ran around the half circleHe pursed his lips and shrugged“Jeb's just trying to get things back to
normalIt's been a bad couple of daysBurying Walter…”
I winced
I saw that Jeb was grinning at JaredAfter a knock off chanel earrings moment of resistance, Jared sighed and rolled his
eyes at the strange old manHe turned and strode quickly from the cave
“Jared got a new ball?” someone asked
“Cool,” Wes said beside me
“Playing games,” Trudy muttered, and shook her head
“If it eases the tension,” Lily responded quietly, shrugging
Their voices were low, close beside me, but I could also hear other, louder voices
“Easy on the ball this time,” Aaron said to KyleHe stood over him, offering his hand
Kyle took the offered hand and got slowly to his knock off gucci wallets feetWhen he was standing, his head almost
hit the hanging lanterns
“The last ball was weak,” Kyle said, grinning at the older man“Structurally deficient
“I nominate Andy for captain,” someone shouted
“I nominate Lily,” Wes called out, getting to his feet and stretching
“Yeah, Andy and Lily
“I want Kyle,” Andy said quickly
“Then I get Ian,” Lily countered
Jamie got to his feet and stood on his toes, trying to look tall
The roll call continuedJamie glowed when Lily chose him before half the adults were d&g dolce gabbana take