A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic, #2)

by V.E. Schwab

“You do me too much honor,” she said, smile widening. “And if you were coming to see about that debt,” she went on, eyes bright, “you should know that it has recently been paid.” Kell’s chest tightened. “What? When?” “Indeed,” continued Calla. “Only a few minutes ago.” Kell didn’t even say good-bye. He lunged out of the tent and into the churning market, scanning the currents of people streaming past.

As Lila followed, she first matched his stride, and then began to mimic it.

And she was grinning like a fool.