"Who's the Lion?"

For the first time, Erin set down her drumsticks and pistachios, jumping up and down on the couch, eyes wide with curiosity. "Tell me, tell me!" Keira shared a quick glance with Lewis, and then they both looked at Erin.

Keira waved her over.

Erin's eyes lit up as she scrambled over, pressing her ear right up to Keira's mouth.

Keira leaned in. "Ryan told me…"

Erin's eyes brightened even more. "Come on, out with it! Do I need to clean my ears or something?"

Keira smirked. "The phrase is 'I'm all ears,' and no, it doesn't mean literally."

"Oh, oh, right! I'm all ears! Spill it already, I'm dying of curiosity!" Erin whispered. "You don't know how many times I've sparred with that Lion these past few years! I need to know who she is!"

Keira raised a brow. "You're that curious?"

Erin nodded furiously. "Yes, yes, yes!"

"Alright, I'll tell you…" Keira dragged out the words, finally whispering, "It's a secret."

Erin was dumbfounded.

She froze, staring at Keira in disbelief.

cat with her fur puffed up, she looked ready to throttle Keira.

a brow.

keep this from me? I've shared all my secrets

Then tell me: what's the South family's secret?

know what to

as her chest heaved in frustration. Then, with a dramatic stomp, she turned and stormed off like a sulking child. "I'm not talking to you

tracks. Erin spun back, snatched the pistachios

"Oh."

was

Erin was speechless.

reddened as she pouted and stormed

"Is teasing her that much

getting under everyone's skin. I wanted to

her enough to tell her everything

clever one at that. I'd never trust anyone

The things you'll face soon

at him, a bit

"When the time comes, Amy and I—we're both

you find something?

they're hardly saints. You're not one to get along with their kind. If the day ever comes where they use me or Amy to try to force you into something, don't give

Keira's jaw clenched.

know why he was saying this now, but a sense of urgency tightened around her

family had nine

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