Unawakened (42 page)

I ended up with a lap full of wet, oozing noodles. Sighing, I patted Colby, grimacing at the neon-orange stains on my skin. “It’s okay, Colby. I won’t let him do anything.”

Oliver held Rob hostage until the dae fell to his hands and knees. Before I worried too much about Rob’s safety, the octopus released him and climbed up the glass to plop back into the water, leaving slimy streaks in its wake.

Rob groaned, hanging his head in defeat. “Beaten by an octopus.”

“Poor Rob. You’ve had such a hard day. Why don’t I take you to bed, tuck you in, and make you feel all better?”

Today, I had Rob, odd friends I didn’t feel I deserved, and a new appreciation for my life. Tomorrow, I would worry about the rest.

Dae Portals Novels

Dawn of Dae (December 1, 2015)

Unawakened (January 25, 2016)

The Hound and the Chameleon (2016)

Summit
 

World at War

Feather’s Angel

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