“Romance is nothing but a chemical in your brain, Delaney,” Wanda snapped.
“Wanda...”I called out her name, but they were far too emblazoned with one another’s antagonism to acknowledge me.
The Princess of Lir.
“Happily Ever After does not exist!”Wanda said, her voice shaking.
“Stop!”I yelled, my voice echoing off the cavernous space as magic pooled at my fingertips.Red hot flames.
A gift from mygancanaghsince he saved my life.Since theyallsaved my life.
Wanda and Delaney ceased, standing abreast of one another.I didn’t miss the animosity in Delaney’s gaze, nor did I miss the sadness in Wanda’s.It was existent for only a second before they turned to face me.
“That will be enough,” I said solidly.“We are here to have fun, remember?Hot Royal Summer and all?”
Delaney twisted her lips and nodded.“Sorry, I just?—”
Delaney backed away from Wanda, catching her gaze for only a moment.It was then I noted her cheeks were flushed and her eyes watery, as if she truly were upset.
But why would Delaney be upset about Wanda and Norman breaking up?
As much of a gossip hound as she was, there was no reason to bethatinvested.
Wanda stood, cool and emotionless as ever.Not a watery eye, not a loosened shoulder.Nothing.
“Got carried away, I guess,” Delaney said.“Sorry, Wanda.It’s none of my business.”
Wanda glared at me, raising one eyebrow.“Has he arrived?”
The rain pattered on the awning, signaling its arrival.
“I can’t be certain, I have not seen him yet.Though, I was told he would be arriving today?—”
“Are we going to stand here all afternoon or do you have a bedroom to show me to, Princess?”Wanda coolly asked, and just like that, all talk of Norman Chee and chemicals of romance disappeared.
“Of course,” I said, forcing a grin.
Delaney hugged herself tightly looking away, out at the pouring rain.
How odd.
“Follow me,” I said, noting that Delaney did not follow.
I stopped, turning to see her still staring at the dank, dreary courtyard.
“Aren’t you coming?”I asked.
Wanda settled beside me and instantly, I could feel the lust rippling off of her.
I bit my lip, trying to push it away.I knew, like Bane, her attraction charms were just a part of who she was.She couldn’t help what she exuded, much in the way he couldn’t.
But still, she smelled so good, and it was a most inviting charm.It made me think of Bane, and his dried seed between my legs.
I tensed.
“No,” Delaney said softly.“I think I wish to watch the rain a bit longer.”
Something told me to press her, but Wanda spoke instead.
