After Timothy left my place to catch his flight to the District, I dig out the note Emilian gave me from my backpack.
Category: Honey Grim
Vibes
It was like I walked into her light and felt this immense harmony deep down. Everything was in balance.
A Thousand Kisses and One Note
With his usual murderous glare, Emilian watches me approach.
The Sky Is Black
I scroll past her photo. I feel ashamed looking at it, like she knows I’m watching.
Ohmygosh
This is when men’s word spells work the fastest—when I’m melting.
Black Mountain Grim
That was her, I swear. I can feel it. Everything happened so fast.
Talking to Myself
With every passing minute not knowing my grade, I die a little inside.
Placement Test
I come from an impressive line of strong Black Mountain Grim blood. We eat fear.
Word Spell
Once those hypnotic words take the shape of soft whispers and kisses, I’m done.
Honey Grim
The classroom door swings open. I turn around to the dark shape idling in the doorway.
A Great Night
Misa goes on a date with Timothy to Cherri Cremonesi.