I opened my eyes to see my dad scribbling more notes. But his face was pale. He looked up and saw me watching. “Are you sure?” I nodded. “I’m sure.” I leaned forward. “Verity and Rick kissed and then she took off. The guys were talking, and I stood. I figured I had the upper hand and I had seen everything I needed to see. But somehow, even with Nix, Megan, and my magic, Rick caught me.” “How?” Thoth jumped in and this time I threw my head back and laughed. “You two can’t stay quiet, can you?” I wiped my eye from laughing so hard. “It’s comical.” My dad blushed. “I want to defend myself, but I can’t say anything.” Thoth sighed. “It’s the first time I have gotten to speak with you. I’m a little…excited.” He snorted as my dad glared at the other side of the screen. I could hear the smil

