Trying to Live With the Dead (The Veil Diaries #1)

by B.L. Brunnemer

The other guys laughed. “I got a bloody nose on the way to Art class.” Zeke seemed to relax all at once; his jaw unclenched, and he stopped frowning. All in all, he stopped looking scarier than his usually scary self. He looked over at Asher. “Rumor is, Jason’s girlfriend is pissed as hell and looking for Lexie,” Zeke announced. “Shit. Asher’s is out for homework,” Isaac groaned. “Why’s that?” I asked. “Jason’s dating my sister,” Asher explained with a sigh. “Let’s hit Miles' house.” Miles raised an eyebrow at Asher. “Don’t you have football practice?” Isaac asked from across the circle. Asher snorted. “I’m skipping today.” “Coach Jones isn’t going to like that,” Miles pointed out. “What is he going to do, not play me Friday?” Asher snapped his fingers, fake disappointment all over his face. “Aw, darn.” Isaac and Ethan chuckled. “My mom is having the floors waxed today, so I’m not allowed back in the house until at least six tonight,” Miles announced as he scratched his nose. “How about your house, Zeke?” Zeke shook his head. “Nah, Aunt Silvia is working the night shift at the diner, she’s sleeping right now.” He nodded toward Isaac. “Nope,” Ethan and Isaac answered at the same time. Isaac explained, “There’s a lot of activity at the house right now.” Everyone seemed to accept that as if it made complete sense. “I can ask my uncle, Rory, if you guys can come over to his house,” I offered, already pulling my cell phone out of my pocket. “But my cousin might be there.” “Who’...