'' beth , it 's good to have a sister again , '' said hoshi raising her face . beth 's pink lips opened into a broad smile , '' i know , people just do n't understand what we 're dealing with , and then you get labeled . '' '' you have to find that gate beth , have to , '' said hoshi

was he mad at his mother ? that would be understandable . after all the woman put him through , the way she controlled him even after all this time was maddening . i bit my lip , watching the vein in his temple twitch . or maybe he was mad at himself . the other emotions usually blurred behind a facade of cool were tied to the anger

cassie snapped at his heels , following him to the door like she intended to punch chaucer in the face if he tried to stop her . '' you ca n't tell me what to do anymore ! we are n't children . going out there alone is stupid . at least let me - '' cole rounded on her . lowering his face to hers , he hissed , '' there 's nothing you can do , cassie

'' i 've never made you go to church , kate . never . you 've always enjoyed it ... up until emily left . i know you 've been upset . '' '' but you do n't really believe ? '' he sets his bowl on the coffee table and leans over onto his thighs , peering up at me . '' i 've thought for years about this ,
kate