Page 241 of Vameer

Barth opens a portal, and just like that, they leave with Richie.

Once the portal closes, Nix looks up at Volik. “Who was that guy with the fur?”

Volik drapes his arm over her shoulders. “Orion.”

The wolf shifter rolls his eyes, and I try not to laugh, because I’m also curious who that big dude we saw was.

“On that note.” Orion steps backward toward the woods. “I need to go address my pack.” He slaps a hand to his hip. “I’ll leave these on a branch for you, Vampire.”

Vameer shakes his head. “I do not want those back.”

Orion smirks, then turns and jogs into the woods.

“Seriously, though.” Nix nudges Volik. “Who was that guy?”

He turns her toward the house. “We do not know. He disappeared before he could tell us.”

I start to follow them, then realize that Vameer and Dread aren’t following.

Turning back to face my vampire, I cross my arms.

He smirks and steps to me. “No, Prinsessa. You do not get to be upset.” He pulls my arms apart and puts my hands at his waist.

I roll my eyes. “I can be upset if I want to be.”

He shakes his head as he lowers his face to mine. “You disobeyed me today regarding your safety.”

“You were clearly expecting us.”

He brings his face even closer. “Do not test me.”

Gods. His stern tone is doing it for me.

His nostrils flare. “When I get back, I want you in our bed, with your shield.”

A laugh that sounds a little like a groan pops out of me. “My shield?”

“Sí. Only the shield.”

“You bringing your sword?” My eyes drop to the front of his pants.

Vameer grins, and Dread, who is still only two feet away, heaves out a breath.

I press my lips together, then sigh. “Where are you going?”

“To kill a guy.”

“Will it be dangerous?”

He shakes his head. “Not at all.”

I don’t know what the appropriate reaction is supposed to be when your mate tells you they’re leaving to kill someone. But I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to be upset.

I’m not.

That’s probably an issue. But the truth is, I trust Vameer.

I know Vameer.