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“Arra,” Kya greeted.
I approached the door and stood behind Kya, grazing my knuckles down her exposed back. Her skin pebbled at my touch and I felt her caress the bond.
“Lord Ryker.” She bowed her head.
“Good evening, Arra.” I forced a smile. Her timing couldn’t have been more inconvenient. “Did Mav talk to you?”
“He did.” Arra hung her head. “And I’m sorry to say that…the book was stolen.”
My eyes widened and my nostrils flared.
“Oh no,” Kya said in a flat tone. “How disappointing seeing as you insisted that it was safe with you.”
“What. Happened.” I gritted my teeth.
“I was attacked last night. They knocked me out. Some of the event is still fuzzy but I didn’t notice that it was missing for some time. We’ve been searching for it all day but…” Arra’s voice trailed off.
“To be robbed in your own home…must have been a worthwhile opponent for the chief of the Vaavi. What a shame. That book was quite important, as you know,” Kya said.
She was acting rather odd.
“Well, I’m sure we’ll sort it out. But for now, let’s go eat.” Kya smiled and walked out the door.
Very odd indeed.
It wasn’t like her to just let this go, but I had a feeling she was up to something. She was way too calm.
Kya took my offered arm and I escorted her as we walked with Arra down two levels to the informal dining room. This was where me and my inner circle ate when we gathered. It was much smaller than the one downstairs, but had a marble table big enough for eight people. Mavris and Hakoa were seated across from Nikan and Malina. They stopped their discussion when we entered and greeted us. I pulled the seat out for Kya before I took the one between her and Hakoa. Arra took the seat in front of me next to Nikan.
“Where’s the book?” Nikan asked, glancing at Arra.
Her face twisted into a sneer.
“Oh, this one?” Malina pulled the book out from behind her and set it on the table.
Nikan clenched his jaw and his eyes shot to Kya, who had a sly smirk on her face.
“You fucking bitch! You broke into my house and stole it! You’re the one who held a knife to my throat and knocked me out!” Arra jumped from her seat and pointed a finger at Malina.
All I could do was stare.
You’ve got to be shitting me.
Malina’s mouth curved into a malicious smile. “I liberated the book. But I never touched you.” Her eyes snapped to Kya and everyone followed her gaze.
My first reaction was to be angry with my mate, but I knew I had no right. I had let her handle it her way. I just hadn’t expected that was how she would do it. Regardless if it worked or not.
Sharp little gem indeed.
Even a little pissed, I was still impressed at how quickly and efficiently Kya put Arra in her place.
“You…you’re a Roav?” Arra gaped.
“Shit. Remind me to never piss her off,” Hakoa mumbled and sank down into his chair.
Kya and Arra held each others stares for several moments, a standoff.
“Kya…” I said almost in disbelief. I didn’t understand what led her to think it was a good idea to go sneaking around at night when she had just had an assassination attempt just the other night.
