TAG ALONG

HU: The plan to get Ginger and me to the human world is in motion. It has been in motion since graduation day. Today, I am supposed to meet with one of the service engineers who works in the portal room. I’m supposed to have access to the portal, but I guess my mother doesn’t trust me enough. Well, she’s right not to—because I would have used it anytime they annoyed me, which is every time. Hiram has one in the mansion in Las Vegas, which he took over after he left for the human world. Finally, I make it to the portal room, opening the door to find the engineer inside. He’s in his usual gear, scanning me as I walk toward him. “Prince Hu,” he calls out in a steady tone. “Mr…” I hesitate, reading the tag on his shirt. “Pierce.” I call out at once, flashing him a smile. His brows remain crumpled as he glares at me, arms crossed over his chest. “I believe you understand what you’re asking for, Prince Hu?” he questions, and I give him a slow nod. “I’ll help you with the portal, but you can