CHAPTER FIVE
~ Kimber ~
Jaapri, Ultima Esperanza, Chile
Pacific Coast
“He left me.”
I blinked a few times, staring at Roran and Rilen sitting at the table across the room. I cocked my head. “He not only left me but took Aiko with him!”
“Yes,ilati,” Roran said. “We were right there.”
“He hates Aiko! He’s going to get him killed!”
“He doesn’t hate Aiko.”
I snorted. “Please. He hates Aiko. He finds him a nuisance. Nothing is redeeming about Aiko to him. Aiko saved my life, and he can’t find his way clear to not hate the man.”
“Yes,ilati,” Rilen said. “We know. You must give him time, though. Just because you leapt into his heart doesn’t mean Aiko will. He already has us.”
“But Aiko is important to me…”
“Ilati.Our mate isold,” Roran stated. “It is not easy for him to adapt.”
“You did fine.” I snapped the words at them.
Roran nodded. “I did. Rilen did not. It’s not simple. You’re still so young to us, and I keep wanting to remind you of that. I know you’re not actually young, but…”
I just stared at the two of them. “Do you think I don’t understand what’s going on? Dorian is a stubborn ass, and I don’t even know why I love the man! He’s been impossible the whole time.”
Rilen stood, the anger evident on his face. “I’m going for a walk, brother. Before I say something exceptionally stupid.”
Roran stood with him. “I’ll join you. I feel my tongue burning.”
I watched dumbfounded as the twins walked out of the room where I had beenassigned. I moved to follow, but the two creepy bodyguards Queen Gwynnore had left behind glared at me and shut the door.
Now I was alone.
There were no windows or other doors, save the bathroom.
My mind wandered…
Dorian was so transparent. He was hoping to be rid of Aiko for good, but that was unfair.
He was a wonderful man. I knew the twins were kind of fond of him. Dorian was just jealous that there was another heart to divide out what love he thought he deserved. A heart he wasn’t fond of.
And now I was stuck behind in this cold, dark stronghold with just the twins. Even Bel and Gwen were gone.
I walked to the door and pulled it open with the intention of trying to find something to do in this miserable place.
“Mistress Breaker.”
The voice made me jump and I realized the bodyguards were still there.
They were…creepy. “Hello. I…uh…wanted to go for a walk?”
The pale, redheaded one with honey-gold eyes spoke—reluctantly. As if he didn’t enjoy the act, a bitter expression on his face. “Sorry, Your Highness. We’re under the directive to confine you to quarters.”
