“Spider,” he whispered, but it looked like it took a lot of effort to form the word. “Yup. Big ass spider,” I agreed, kissing him on the cheek in relief. “Darcy?” Xavier’s frantic voice burst into my ear. “We’re here,” I said. “By the stars, what happened?” he asked. “Spider,” Orion repeated in a rasp. “What was that?” Xavier asked. “Don’t worry.” I looked to Darius. “We have to go back for the stone.” “No need. It’s in my pocket. Aquamarine for Pisces.” He grinned, then looked down at Tory in his arms as she whispered, “Spider.”
