Page 102 of The Gods Order

“I fucking guess so.”

I stroll back across her room and poke my head out her door.

“We’re leaving. Be good and don’t kill anyone. Love you,” I shout and blow a kiss to my men.

They don’t respond with their words. My whole body shivers as four delicious sensations race through my soul.

Glad to know they’re getting over their foul moods now.

“V, if you will, please.”

He hoots and doesn’t give Mara another opportunity to object.

His starshoot releases us and Yemi’s laughter is the first thing I hear as his power completely fades from our skin.

“Well, about time. I was beginning to think the guys somehow talked you out of it,” she says before tossing a berry into her mouth.

“Nope, I didn’t give them much of a choice. It was this one who was dragging her damn feet.”

I jerk my thumb at Mara, and she gives me a stoic look.

“You didn’t give me any details about what we were doing.”

“That’s because it was a surprise. You don’t ruin surprises.”

She rolls her eyes and huffs at me.

“You girls enjoy yourselves. I’m going to go to the boys in case they need my assistance with their travels. If you need me, call,” V says.

“I will, thank you. Make sure they don’t do anything stupid, please.”

“Would they ever?” he asks sarcastically before disappearing in a streak of white.

I strip down to the swimsuit I have on under my clothes, then head down the built-in steps. Rose and Yemi are quick to meet Mara and me with drinks.

“A toast,” Rose cheers, and I grin at the flush on her cheeks. It’s clear they didn’t wait for us before testing the bubbly drinks Yemi whipped up. “To girls’ day without growly men.”

“Your man is the furthest thing from growly, so you’re only talking about ours,” Yemi says and splashes water at her.

“Oh, he can get plenty growly.”

Oh, eww. I don’t want to know that.

I hide my grimace behind the rim of my glass and take a small sip of my drink. A delightful hum vibrates in the back of my throat.

“Wow. This is really good, Yemi.”

“Thank you. I know you don’t like to drink, so I figured some light champagne with juice and fruit was a good choice.”

“I agree. Very good choice.” I smile and take a bigger sip.

“This is lovely and all, but what the fuck is actually going on?” Mara asks with a suspicious scowl on her forehead.

“Ugh, lighten up, Mara. Have some fun,” Rose says and I bite my lip to stop myself from laughing.

“The afternoon will go by much better if Thayla doesn’t drag out the suspense. Just go ahead and get the truth out there so we can gossip and enjoy our time without the men or realm-ending tasks,” Yemi orders and raises her glass at me.

I sigh. She’s right.