Chapter 26

Scared but more determined to keep Jess safe, I hold my position until Walter comes and takes her- once they’re gone, drop the ice barrier and decide to call him out.

“Come out, come out, wherever you are.”, I say, taunting him.

Waiting a few minutes, he comes out, hissing. Holding a laugh, I make an ice chair since he enjoys moving so slow; sitting down, I play with my fingers. Finally, he got in front of me just a few feet away- wanting to get to business done so I’m not late for class.

“Is there a reason you're not with your babysitters?”

“I am the king and kings don’t need babysitters.”, he hisses out.

“Yes yes, I’ve heard it before.”, I say halfheart