“Where did they go?” I asked. “My wings and tail?” “Yes, of course.” What else would I mean? “I retracted them so I can go out with you, looking human.” I turned to him and narrowed my gaze. “You’re joking, right?” “No,” he replied slowly. “Are you really going to go out there looking like that? His heavy brows pulled closer. “Like what?” I gestured toward him in a semicircle. “All gargoyle-y.” He stared at me for several seconds before his lips twitched up. “I’ve already cloaked myself to look human.” With a curious expression, he asked, “How do I look to you?”

