Now it’s more for fun and to promote interspecies relations, since the teams are made up of all four of Katmere’s factions.” Her eyes twinkle. “Of course, the version of Ludares that’s the actual Test is a lot more dangerous than what we play now-and the odds are way stacked against the challenger’s success. Which means for now, it’s just a sporting event.
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“Originally, it was designed as a Trial to compete for spots on the Circle-the governing body for supernaturals-but…since no one on it has died in a thousand years, there haven’t been any new openings to compete for. From what I saw, it’s filled with all kinds of interesting and magical objects. I didn’t get a good look at it on my way in, but I plan on checking it out later, when I need a research break. “And is that what that’s for?” I point to the table now taking up space in the center of the library. Teams like to meet in here to strategize before the big day.” Just getting the library in shape for the Ludares tournament. Me too.” My manners kick in a little belatedly. And I’m really glad about that.”Īnd there she goes again, putting things in perspective for me really quickly. So instead of lying, I just kind of shrug and say, “I’m here.” Which isn’t exactly what I’m feeling, but it’s close enough to get the point across. I start to give her a trite answer-I’m good, thanks-but the warmth and concern in her eyes get to me, even though I don’t want them to.
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“Grace! It’s so good to have you back.” She reaches across the desk and squeezes my hand. Instead, I paste a huge smile on my face-a smile that I’m far from feeling right now-and walk straight up to the circulation desk in the center of the library.Īmka is there, thankfully, and she smiles at me just as widely-hers looks genuine, though, which is nice. Because dwelling on it now definitely isn’t going to help me.
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Something else to go in my growing “Shit I Don’t Have Time for Today” folder. Learning that my parents didn’t care enough to prepare me for this? That’s unforgivable. Because learning that I’m a gargoyle is bad enough. It’s a horrible thought-the idea that my parents deliberately kept who I really am from me my whole life-so I shove it to the back of my head and force myself not to think about it. My mom always got a little agitated when she found me watching that show… Now I can’t help but wonder if it’s because she and my dad knew what was coming.
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In fact, the extent of my knowledge about myself pretty much comes from studying the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in art class and from what I can remember of the Gargoyles TV show reruns I watched when I was little. Except that they don’t seem to like vampires much. I mean, I didn’t know that much about vampires, dragons, or witches when I got here, but I had a basic understanding of what they were and how things worked for them-though Jaxon, Macy, and Flint have still blown my mind on several occasions.īut gargoyles? I’ve got almost nothing. Damasen, see what information he can give me on gargoyles that doesn’t involve pages upon pages about how they’re really good waterspouts and gutters. I should probably set up an appointment with Mr. And when I googled them last night, all I got was an architecture lesson when what I really need to know is why I am apparently prone to bloody attacks and amnesia. Which I really, really need to do, considering my knowledge on the subject is incredibly limited.