“What?” Lizzie asked, thoughts of the amulet blocking her from the council running through her head.
Luke couldn’t be a council member, could he? Is that why he was acting like he didn’t know her? Is that how the amulet worked?
Her eyes widened in fear, and she took a step back from him.
Suddenly, Luke started laughing and said, “You should see the look on your face, Lizzie! I’m just joking around with you! Of course, I know who you are.”
She smiled weakly at him and briefly laughed mirthlessly.
He looked at her, grinning. Then his eyes were drawn to the amulet, and his smile faded. A puzzled look appeared on his face as he reached up to touch it. Lizzie took another step back, bumping into Elle as she stepped out of his reach before he made contact.
“I’m sorry,” he said, sh
