âWhen can I have the next book?â I asked abruptly, changing the subject.
âAfter Iâm done reading it.â
âYouâre taking forever,â I objected. âI know you can read much faster.â
âIâm simply enjoying it. Iâm rarely able to find a book I havenât read before. This is even one I like.â He held it up so I could see the title emblazoned in large lettering.
âBeyond Dogma...â I read aloud. âA Critical Examination of His Holinessâs Teachings in Contemporary Society...? Oliver! This is a banned book!â
He tilted his head with a frown, one emerald eye gauging my expression. âIt hasnât been added to the list yet, so technically, itâs not.â
âWhy donât you just walk around with a pile of papers that say, âTen Reasons Why I Donât Like Relias,ââ I hissed in frustration.
Both of his eyes opened as his face lit up. âPerhaps I could pen the sequel. Iâll consider what you said as the working title, but I think I could develop something a little more intriguing.â
