CHAPTER 4 “Well, f**k a duck,” Jett whispered. Finn bristled as he crossed his thick arms over his massive chest. “How do we know what you say is true? You’re a phoenix, after all.” “Yes, and neither of our species trust the other, so why would I lie?” Angelo spat. “Look at it this way, Day. At least Ethan’s a cutie. You could have been stuck with an ugly guy. Maybe a wolf or feline shifter. Or dare I say…a snake,” Jett said the last part in disgust as a shiver ran through him. Finn snapped his arm out and smacked his brother in the back of the head. “Shut up, Jett. Now isn’t the time for your jokes.” “Who was joking?” Jett asked in annoyance under his breath, as he rubbed the back of his head. A small whisper broke the tension in the room, “Ethan?” Everyone turned their attention