Gregor And The Code Of Claw (31 page)
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Authors: Suzanne Collins
Tags: #Epic, #Animals, #Brothers and sisters, #Family, #Science Fiction, #Juvenile Fiction, #Fantasy & Magic, #Fiction, #Fantasy, #War, #Imaginary wars and battles, #Military & Wars, #Historical, #Siblings, #General, #Action & Adventure
One tugged on his jacket and lifted up her arms. "Hold me." Gregor pulled Boots up onto his lap and
snuggled her inside his jacket. She rested her head on his shoulder and studied his face. "You feel sad," she said.
"A little," said Gregor.
"You miss them," said Boots.
"Yeah, I do," Gregor said. "But I've still got you." He remembered all of the times he'd thought he had lost her, and tightened his grip around her.
"Here." Boots dug in her pocket and pulled out the little black plastic bat. Ares. She put it in his hand. "You can have this, Gregor."
"Thanks," he said. They leaned back and watched as the streetlights came on.
Suddenly Gregor smiled. "Hey, Boots," he said. "Hey. You can finally say my name."