My nerves are a bit jumpy from that crack over the skull, and I'd like them to quiet down before I go to bed." Again, he was aware of that look of covert anxiety, between sister and brother.

Claire's big eyes strayed involuntarily toward the front door.

And her lips parted for some word of urgence.

But before she could speak, Milo laughed loudly and caught Gavin by the arm.
"You've got pluck, Brice!" he cried admiringly.

"You're ashamed to give up and go to bed.