Authors: Kiera Cass
The Favorite (7 page)
I raised one eyebrow at him.
“I'm serious!” He laughed like I'd told a joke. “Anyway, good luck with that. See you around.”
He waved sheepishly, then continued pushing his cart down the aisle. I watched him go. I knew I'd remember his hair, a mess that looked windswept even in stillness, and the kindness in his eyes. And I'd hate myself for holding on to those details if he ever crossed my path on one of those dark days, days like those on which Kerry or Warner had encountered me.
Still, I was grateful. I couldn't recall the last time I'd felt so human.
PHOTO BY ROBBIE POFF
KIERA CASS
is the #1
New York Times
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The Siren
. She is a graduate of Radford University and currently lives in Blacksburg, Virginia, with her family. Kiera has kissed approximately fourteen boys in her life. None of them were princes. You can learn more about Kiera's books, videos, and love of cake online at
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EPub Edition © September 2015 ISBN 9780062351210
ISBN 978-0-06-235121-0
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