Chapter 132 – The Palace

• “You came!” I breathe, thrilled and relieved and nearly insane with happiness as Jackson laughs and lifts me up, holding me tight against his chest.
• “I could get used to this greeting,” he murmurs, his arms wrapped so snug around me, his face so close to mine that our noses brush.
• “You scared me!” I protest, half laughing and half shouting as I smack him on the chest with both hands, one after the other. “Why didn’t you come into our train car!? Why didn’t you tell me!? I was so sad! I thought you stayed behind!”