Chapter 0851
Delighted, I drop Gabriel’s hand and leap to my feet, dashing for the side of the cage where Jacks stands.

But then I stop in my tracks, stumbling over my feet, my lips turning down in a harsh frown. “Jackson,” I growl, standing straight and putting one hand on a hip, using the other to point to the small girl – young woman? – held up high in my place on Jackson’s arm. “What is that?”

“Sorry, that’s mine,” Jesse says, peering out from behind Jackson and grinning at me before turning to frown up at Jacks. “Though I agree, Jackson. You can put her down now, please.”

I gasp, relief and shock running through me as I dash for the bars, reaching for my cousin. “Jesse!”

Ben gasps and rushes with me to the side of the cage.

“No!” groans the girl, shaking her head. “I don’t want to be put down! It’s so nice up high!”

“Hey, Ari,” Jesse says, laughing and reaching for me through the bars. “Hey Ben!”