Ronan clenches his jaw, and his eyes flash crimson for a second. “As usual, you’re talking out of your ass.”
I think they’re about to come to blows, and that won’t be pretty. Mercifully, Lucca steps between them. “Enough!”
His intervention seems to snap Ronan out of his rage, and his gaze turns from murderous to guilty.
“I’ll go after your sister, Karl. But you’re wrong if you think I don’t care about her.”
I’m going out of mind, keeping my mouth shut. I have so many questions, but I know now is not the time to ask them. The tension in the room is palpable, and I don’t want to become their punching bag. Lucca is burning a hole in the living room floor by pacing back and forth.
Vivi is sitting next to Aurora on the couch opposite Karl while I stand next to Saxon. I’m too on edge to sit down. It’s been an hour since they returned from Ellnesari without Manu, who chose to stay behind.
We haven’t heard from Cheryl or Ronan yet, and that’s another thing to worry about. Apparently, Cheryl was furious that Manu stayed behind and took off God knows where. I’m betting she went to see Jagger, which adds another set of worries to my plate. They don’t know the mess I caused while they were gone.
“I can’t believe your brother didn’t stay to help,” Lucca mutters. “If he could bring us here, then I don’t see why he can’t open another portal into Ellnesari.”
“My father gave him the ability for one trip only. You know that.” Vivi rubs her temple as though she’s trying to get rid of a headache.
“That’s such BS. No offense, but the Nightingales are all a bunch of assholes even when they assist,” Saxon retorts.
“Sadly, I agree with you,” she says.
“How about you, Vivi?” Karl chimes in. “You have your powers back. Can’t you figure something out?”
Whoa. Vivi has her powers? That’s awesome, and a game changer.
She shakes her head. “No. My powers, like Rikkon’s, are limited. Even shutting off Ellnesari completely from the human realm took the combined effort of several royal houses.”
Aurora stands up suddenly. “There’s only one thing left to do, then. I must get the answer from my new coworkers.”
Saxon takes a step forward, tension emanating from him in waves. “Hell to the fucking no. I’m not ready to let you leave me to train with those warlocks yet.”
She puts her hands on her hips. “Hell to the fucking no?”
He rubs the back of his neck. “Eh, pretty please, don’t leave me yet?”
Her lips become nothing but a slash on her face, but her gaze is soft. She’s trying to stay mad at him, but it’s clear Saxon is her kryptonite.
Aurora finally shakes her head. “I’m sorry, Sax, but I don’t see any other option to find a way into Ellnesari now that the Taluah Mirror is gone.”
“Let’s not waste any more time, then,” Karl says. “Where do we find your warlock friends?”
From under her shirt, Aurora pulls out an amulet that depicts two snakes, symbolizing infinity.
“What is that?” Lucca squints.
“This is what Ryker gave me to use when I was ready to join the brethren,” Aurora replies.
“How does it work?” Vivi asks.
“I’m not sure. I haven’t used it yet.”
“No, but you can’t take it off either,” Saxon mutters under his breath.
Yikes, he sounds jealous of a piece of jewelry.
She glowers at him. “Sax, you’re acting like a child. I have to wear the necklace. What if I need to contact them out of the blue?”
He crosses his arms, pouting like the child his mate thinks he is. “And I maintain my opinion that those assholes are using that amulet to spy on you.”
