Chapter 27

• His face lights up with a smile that flashes his immaculately straight white teeth, and his eyes are a brilliant green color. I try to come up with a clever response in the hopes that someone will come to my aid. In shock, Eric and Emma don't say anything while keeping their mouths open like fly catchers. These two are deplorable.
• Julian interrupts Mrs. Bennett's conversation and turns to me before turning to Alex.
• "Stupid, okay. Bring yourself together. This might end badly. Or, if you behave well, leave right away."