Chapter 100

MALACHI “Hey, sweet girl.” I wrap my arms around her waist, rest my chin on her hair, and stare out the window with her. Together, we watch rain sluice down the glass. “He’ll be back before we know it.” She leans back against me. “He just feels so far away.” She sniffs. “He’s not though.” I place a hand over her heart. “He’s here.” Then I tap my finger against her temple. “And right here.” “I tried to speak to him, but I couldn’t.” “He’s probably trying to concentrate on finding Lucian. You can feel him though, can’t you?” She tilts her head so she can look up at me, a smile lighting up her face. “Yeah.” I wink at her. “I found us the perfect movie,” Xavier declares triumphantly from the other side of the den. Ophelia rolls her eyes and flashes me a grin. “What awful movie are we going to be forced to endure? Nothing scary. You know I don’t like horror movies.” He plucks her from my arms and hoists her over his shoulder. “You’re going to love it, Cupcake,” he declares, giving her a sma