NovelBookUlysses's attitude left Valerian a little unsettled, his feelings a tangled mess.
He just couldn't wrap his head around it. Why was Ulysses acting this way?
He could've sworn Ulysses used to really like Lisette. The guy was always looking out for her, treating her with
nothing but kindness.
But now? It was obvious he couldn't care less. Heck, it even seemed like he was actively annoyed with her.
Had Lisette done something to tick him off?
That didn't sound right.
Valerian glanced at Lisette, suspicion in his voice. "Did you and Uly have skind of falling out?"
"No, not at all," Lisette replied, baffled, watching Ulysses walk away. She'd always bent over backwards to keep
her brothers happy. She needed their support to hold her place in the Jewell family.
"Are you sure?" Valerian pressed, still frowning. He didn't get it. Ulysses used to be just like him, always quick to
defend Lisette. And yet now, the way Ulysses had looked at him, the coldness in his eyes... It made Valerian
downright uneasy.
"I'm sure," Lisette said, furrowing her brow. "Maybe he's just got the wrong idea about something. Or maybe
Callie said something to him. I'll talk to him when | get a chance."
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"That's probably for the best. You know, he used to be your biggest fan." Valerian knew that out of all of them,
Ulysses had always cared most about Lisette. Which made this sudden shift all the more bizarre.
Meanwhile, Calliope and the rest of
the gang were strolling through town, taking in the sights. It was a small place, sure, but it was lively, with folks
selling homemade pres and cinnamon rolls at little stands lining the street.
Every now and then, a parade would pass by-marching bands, kids in costumes, people tossing candy-and the
whole street would buzz with excitement.
After a while, a big parade float rolled by, and the group paused to watch. The air was filled with the crackle and
pop of fireworks, and the crowd pressed in close, everyone jostling for a better view.
Calliope was tucked safely under Silas's arm, the fireworks were loud, and Silas gently covered her ears,
shielding her from the stray sparks and the noise. His jacket ended up with a few burn holes, but he didn't seem
to care.
Across the way, Norton shot a glance at Silas, then at Mavis. After a moment's thought, he turned to her. "Hey,
Mavis, does all this freak you out?”
Mavis shook her head. She'd seen worse—actual gunfire never fazed her, let alone a few firecrackers.
"Didn't think so," Uriah said, nodding.
But then Norton slid closer, covering
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Uriah thought, She's my protégé. There's no way she'd be scared of something like this.
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