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“We’ve already given our word that we’ll protect your mate and the pup,” I say, staring unblinking at the hellhound.
Dread is the alpha of their pack. The vampire might be the most ruthless member, but he’ll defer to the hellhound. I’m sure of it.
“Why did she run from you?” Dread asks.
“Faere is a treacherous place. Alinelle’s sister, Aryndia, was attacked on the day of our wedding. The Seelie Court was aware of rumors that one of the heirs would be targeted—”
Silence cuts me off, saying, “Ali assumed we were displeased with the union because her mother and sister kept the information from her. We were trying to keep our mate alive andsafe.”
“And yet, you condemned her magic. I believe you called my beloved anabomination,” the vampire hisses. His fangs glint in the light as he studies the blade I’m sure is made of Iron Ice. It’s incredibly toxic to a fae’s system. There’s no way Silence would survive an attack from that weapon, and my chances are only slightly better, due to my beast. “I see no point in keeping you alive. You’ve become a risk, and after last night, I’d prefer to preemptively eliminate all threats.”
“Laithe,” Dread snarls, raising a hand in the vampire’s direction. “Allow them to continue.”
“The court considers her magic an abomination. Although they aren’t so horrified by her gifts that they would miss an opportunity to use her to their advantage,” Silence says, his disgust evident. “We have no stake in that game. Our only goal is to finally claim our mate and begin our lives.”
“Which we would have done all those years ago if she had just trusted us.” My kraken bristles under my skin. Suction cups begin to appear down my arms as my tentacles stretch from my flesh, trying to grow.
“Now isn’t the time,” Silence says soothingly.
“There’s never a good time,” I growl. “She abandoned us when all we were trying to do was keep her alive!”
“I know you hurt, but Ali is finally within reach. Rampaging your way through our new home will do nothing to endear us to her,” Silence says, coming closer.
The vampire takes a step back as Atlas and Dread watch with wide eyes.
Silence approaches and extends a hand, squeezing my shoulder. “We’re here now, and she promised us three months to prove our case.”
“I won’t let her run from us again,” my beast hisses. “I won’t survive it.”
“Nor will I,” Silence says calmly.
The hellhound tilts his head, watching us carefully. The vampire simply takes another step back.
“If you betray us, or hurt Aline in any way, I will ensure you suffer before I end you,” Dread says, rolling his shoulders back.
“You won’t have to,” Atlas says, and it sounds like a solemn vow. “What do the two of you intend to do to pass your time while Ali is working?”
“They won’t just loiter around. Give them jobs,” the vampire says, chuckling. “We need some time to settle into our bond with our sweet mate. Make yourselves useful. It’ll only help your case with Aline.”
“Fine,” I growl, willing my kraken to concede control. “I’d like a job where I can punch people in the face.”
“I’d like something where I can subtly keep an ear to the ground for information on Faere,” Silence says, finally releasing me.
The vampire appraises us as I study him in return. I’d really like to remove that Iron Ice blade from his possession, but he stowed it away when I wasn’t looking.
Dread simply stares, assessing us with red eyes.
“I have the perfect jobs for both of you.” Atlas smiles, showing off his tusks.
The sight is foreboding as fuck, but I nod. I’ll take whatever hell he wants to toss at me, as long as I stay close enough to win my mate.
ChapterThirteen
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Nadia pops in just before lunch. She does my treatment before bringing up the fact she’s going out of town...for an undetermined amount of time.
I love Nadia to pieces, but the urge to strangle her is strong.
