sliding over my skin like velvet. “A word in private?” “Not a good idea.” I shake my head slowly. “I’m certain I’ve had worse ones.” He holds out his hand. “You’re now a professor.” Clutching the straps of my pack keeps me from reaching for him. “I’m a cadet.” “And?” Xaden glowers at me. “Oh shit,” Dain says quietly. “Article Eight, Section One of the Code of Conduct.” “Wait. You two broke up?” Bodhi’s voice rises. “Yes,” I answer. “No,” Xaden says at the same time, glaring at his cousin, then jerking his gaze to mine. “No,” he repeats.
