Flashback ( PDFDrive )

“Looks like things are about to get interesting here in sparkle
town,” Ro said as Fitz held the vial to Sophie’s lips.
“Why’s that?” Fitz wondered, blocking Sophie from snatching the
vial away.
“Because now you can help me write The Ballad of Bo and Ro!” Keefe
jumped in. “Did Foster tell you how much they
loooooooooooooooooove each other? Step aside, Sandor and Grizel—
Bo and Ro are vying for cutest bodyguard couple. And their names
rhyme!”
“Keep it up,” Ro said, sharpening one of her claws. “I’m going to
make you pay for every single joke.”
Keefe smirked. “You can try, but . . .”
His words trailed off as Fitz poured the elixir into Sophie’s mouth,
and she shook her head, wondering if the sour flavor could make the
glands near her ears explode.
“Here,” Keefe said, pulling a fresh box of Prattles from his cape
pocket. “Wash it down with this.”
“We’re good,” Fitz told him, giving Sophie another piece of the
snickerdoodle candy.
“Wow,” Ro said, elbowing Keefe. “Nothing you want to say about
that, Hunkyhair?”
“Nope!” But his smile faded when he noticed Sophie’s chain-mailcovered
hand.
“Don’t worry, Krakie’s safe with me,” Sophie promised. “So are all
his friends.” She scooped up the tiny metal animals she’d piled in her
lap. “Be glad you weren’t around when Elwin cut through the fabric.”
“I’m pretty sure I’m going to have nightmares about the ooze,” Fitz
added.