Chapter 21: Game On
“Are you coming out anytime soon?” I called from the doorway, trying not to sound as irritated as I felt.
Michelle didn’t even look up. Her fingers flew across the keyboard, her eyes glued to the glowing screen. “No,” she said flatly. “Not until I finish this quest.”
I crossed my arms. “Michelle, you’ve been at that computer since I got here.”
“Exactly,” she muttered, still not sparing me a glance. “I’m in the middle of a boss fight. If I leave now, I’ll have to start all over.”
I bit my tongue. I had to remind myself—this wasn’t just any kid. This was Michelle Laken, daughter of the Lycan King, queen of stubborn streaks and icy stares.
But I wasn’t about to give up that easily.
I leaned over to take a look. My eyebrows lifted. “Is that Beast Realms: Legacy?”
Michelle didn’t even glance my way. “Yeah. The new edition dropped last week.”
“Seriously?” I walked closer. “I used to play the original version all the time. I was addicted for a whole year.”
She lost another round. Her character fell in battle with a dramatic groan. Michelle groaned louder.
“Ugh! I’ve been trying to beat this boss since this morning!”