Chapter 247

"Jodie," I said urgently, "if you want to key that bastard's car, then you go for it. Carve your name over every inch of his special edition paint job. In fact, I insist."

"Naw. I needed some sense talked into me. I'll be okay." Jodie threw her arms around me.

I sat there, wide-eyed.

"I'll get your drinks and fries for the entire table." Jodie dinosaur-sauntered off.

"What is even happening right now?" Priya said.

I shredded my napkin with my knife. "I have Charmer magic." I told them about Isaac and Nurse Sarah.

"You got to know her?" Priya clapped her hands.

"You're worse than the puppy with something shiny," I said.

"You have magic again? Fucking hell." Miles sat back.

"I knew you couldn't be Mundane," Rafael said. "You were tapped out. That's why you couldn't produce your armor."

"Yes, but the amulet told me to make a choice," I said testily, "and I made it, so I don't appreciate suddenly ending up with my father's magic, of all things."