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“As much as I possibly can be.”

Halen gives me a hug.

Bash glances down the corridor. “They left. I won’t tell you what they said their plans are.”

My stomach lurches. “Thank you. I really don’t need a visual. Let’s get back to the academy. The last place I want to be is here.”

He does that eye thing that always turns me into a puddle. “I have a better idea.”

“What?” I’m not sure the question actually made it to my mouth.

“You’ll see.” He gives me a sexy-as-Hades smirk and takes my hand.