The sequel, Shadows and Shotguns, is up on my page.

Here's a summary:

Kayla coughed into her fist as all playfulness and humor melted from her face. Austin watched as his sister snapped into Serious Mode, which she usually reserved for archery competitions. "It means, I've gathered you all here to help me corner Nico di Angelo and make sure he knows he better not break Will's heart, or else."

The world tipped on its axis. Silence stretched like taffy until it filled the room and threatened to smother everyone. Austin felt sweat prick at the back of his neck as his face drained of blood. His heart hammered in his chest. "Uh, what?" he squeaked, voice cracking. He cleared his throat and tried again. "I uh, I don't- what?!" Austin glanced over to Cecil, no longer lounging but spine now stiff and straight, and saw his face just as ashen and pinched as his. He moved to Lou Ellen and frowned. Lou Ellen's green eyes glittered manically as she grinned wolfishly. Typical. His eyes shot back to Kayla, pleading.

Kayla stood with her arms crossed, shoulders back and chin held high. "You heard me. We're going after the Ghost King."

Or

Nico meets his future in-laws and takes pity on them.


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