Everwild (The Healer Series, #1) (35 page)

“Good choice, Finny,” Willow teased him and
patted him on the shoulder.

When Finley sealed the gate again, he cursed
and said, “God Willow, I didn’t realize you were such a bitch! I
can’t see the reason why Declan’s so hung up about you.”

“Happy to be here too,” she replied blandly,
trying not to be affected by his name calling. Finley told her to
follow him and took off again at a faster pace. He was in a much
more unpleasant mood than when Willow saw him talking to the girls,
and it had every bit to do with the fact that she was here. Willow
turned quickly behind her, and even though she couldn’t see Chase
or Elirana in the shadows, she knew they were there. She gestured
at them to stay there and then gave them a thumb’s up, trudging
after Finley towards Darkmeer Academy