Werewolves of Chicago: Xavier by Faleena Hopkins

Author:Faleena Hopkins [Hopkins, Faleena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hop Hop Publications
Published: 2016-05-05T23:00:00+00:00

Emily

“Wait!” Michael cries out, grabbing the tiniest bit of bacon from his plate as I go to lift it from the table. It was such an small piece I hadn’t noticed it, but I can’t blame him for wanting to savor every last nibble. Bacon is delicious. Licking his lips, he asks me again, “What time is it?”

Sofia demands in her singsong voice from across our small dining table, “Is it ten yet?”

“Almost. Now go brush your teeth.” They run from the table with unusual enthusiasm. They haven’t stopped talking about Wolfman coming to spend the day with them.

The day.

The whole day? Is that what he implied. My heart dances at the idea of that.

What are we going to do? I’ve been wondering ever since he dropped us off last night. I am very excited. Trying not to be excited has done me little good. I barely slept. Nearly broke my vibrator. This is crazy!

As my children brush their teeth, I head into my closet to put on a fourth outfit. It would be easier if I knew what we were doing. He didn’t say. Truth is, I don’t care. I just want to spend some time with him.

“Mommy! Is he here yet?” Michael calls out over the sound of running water.

Checking the alarm clock on my bedside table, I blink. Maybe he’s not the prompt type.

“Almost!” I call back, slipping on a light blue cotton shirt to go with my jeans and sneakers. This way I won’t look like I tried to hard. Pulling my long hair up on my head in a messy bun, I inspect myself in the mirror and cock my head. No no no. The bun comes down. I look like I’m about to wash my face or something. Not sexy. There! That’s better.

Sofia shows up in the doorframe of my bedroom. My bedroom? I’m already referring to it as only mine. Shaking off the guilt, I kneel down in front of my pretty little thing. “What’s up, beautiful?”

With her chin shoved into her tiny neck, she grins and points to her mouth. “Look!”

“Oh honey! Look at you! When did your tooth fall out?” She points to the bathroom. “When you brushed your teeth?” Emphatic nods and then she holds up a tiny red tooth.

“Does the tooth fairy come in the daytime?” she asks, and wide hopeful eyes wait for my answer.

Michael runs up behind her. “Give me that!” He tries to grab the tooth from her, but I cover Sofia’s hand with mine and protect her from the brotherly attack. “Ah man!”

To my daughter, I answer, “Only at night sweet pea. Go put it under your pillow, okay?”

Clasping the itty-bitty tooth in both itty-bitty hands she runs off to do just that. Michael is in hot pursuit.

“Michael!”

He turns around and throws his hands against his sides with a big exhale.

“Leave it alone.”

“Okaaaaaaayyyy,” he sighs, rolling his eyes back in his head.

And yet still there is no knock on the door. I check myself once

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