Chapter 8

Isaac parks his bike by a bunch of other ones and removes his helmet before helping me off. I hand him mine and shake out my hair, then take in the sight before me. Earwyn’s house is enormous. Obviously, it doesn’t compare to the castle or the academy, but it’s a mansion. Way bigger than the house I lived in on land. The perfectly manicured front yard is bigger than our entire property had been.

“Over the top, isn’t it?” Isaac puts our helmets away. “But it does make for good parties.”

“Let’s see.” I hurry toward the

Isaac takes my hand. “Did I tell you how amazing you look?”

I fight a smile. “Only about five times since we met in the lounge.”

He pulls me close and kisses me deeply. “I haven’t said it enough then.”

When we pull apart, I’m dazed. He whistles.

I have no idea how he whistles underwater. I’ve tried but only manage to blow bubbles.

Halfway to the house, I hear music and laughter from inside. Then glass shattering.

“The party’s already started.” Isaac laughs.

I reach for th