Chapter 43 — The Full Moon (4)

• “Are you serious right now?” I asked, quickening my pace. “Over a cigarette?” My elder brother just looked adorable. I just loved teasing him. No. This is not the time for teasing. I don’t want him madder than he is. His temper is pretty bad.
• He turned the corner into the kitchen without answering. I caught up just as he yanked open a drawer and pulled out a lighter—his hands trembling slightly.
• “You look like shit,” I hissed.