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A moment later, I hear voices including a child whooping and yelling in excitement. Curious, I stand to investigate. But by the time I round the corner, they’re gone.
Frustrated and confused, I return to the house, nearly running into Kendall as she strides toward me.
“Hey,” I say, “I was just coming to find you. Want to hang out in the garden with me? Watch me try to grow some poisons?”
“Oh.” She blinks and looks away uncertainly. “Um.”
I zero in on the jacket she wears. “Are you going out?”
“Yeah, that’s what I came to tell you. Chaya has to get some things for the house, and she asked if I want to go into town with her.”
“Kendall, it’s not safe. Legion?—”
“Legion already cleared it.”
“Seriously? He’s sending you off alone?”
“Actually, he’s coming with us.” She eyes me with a smug sort of knowing. “He sent me up to ask if you’d like to join us.”
Instead of convincing me directly, like he’d tried doing earlier, he’s resorted to using Kendall. Sneaky asshole.
“Fine,” I say. “Let’s do it.”
“Really?” Her eyes widen like she didn’t expect me to agree. “I thought you were going to be way more difficult.”
I glare at her. “I am not difficult.”
“Please.” She rolls her eyes, laughing, as we descend the stairs. “I had money on the whole ‘Kendall, you have to be street smart about this. People are assholes and the world is dangerous, blah blah blah.’”
Her voice lilts dramatically with her impression, and I laugh.
“Spot on impression,” I tease. But my smile fades quickly. “Actually, I’m starting to think I’m not the best person to be giving you life advice. So far, your choices are a hell of a lot better than mine.”
“I’m glad you’re finally starting to see who the real adult is here.”
I stick out my tongue at her. “Punk.”
“I rest my case,” she says then sticks out her tongue in return. “Punk.”
I laugh, feeling lighter than I have in days.
Downstairs, Chaya is already waiting in the large foyer.
“Hey,” I say to her, hoping to make up for my complete rudeness thus far. “Thanks for inviting me along.”
“Of course. I’m happy to show you a less violent side of Tartarus,” she says, eyes sparkling with humor.
“That sounds great,” I say with a smile. “And thanks for all the clothes and supplies.”
“Of course. I know what it’s like to come here with nothing.” Her expression flashes with shadows, but she blinks, and everything brightens. “Maybe you can help me stock up for the next guests. Pay it forward.”
“I would love that,” I tell her.
Legion appears. His gaze is immediately drawn to me. He seems completely recovered from earlier. In fact, his dark eyes gleam with charm at the way he’s maneuvered me into his plan.
“Glad to see you’re joining us,” he says.
I smirk. “I couldn’t turn it down.”
