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“Ew, get a room.”
He slowly drew back, his gaze going from Oye’s dazed expression to the two women who stood in the hallway.
“Hello there, ladies,” he said with a grin.
Jina, who’d opted for a green, jeweled, slinky number sneered, speaking to the laughing Tabitha beside her. “Those two have no respect for us at all.”
“Not in the least. Lucky for us we managed to scrounge up some dates,” Tabitha said, crossing her arms. Her ballerina styled pink dress, matching her personality perfectly along with the simple pearls that decorated her neck.
Two men who stood behind them, both tall and handsome, made Castian tense, but he quickly covered his reaction with a welcoming smile. The male smirked, his odd two-colored eyes holding knowledge. While the blond man next to him was focused on something on his phone.
“Carson, didn’t you invest in Riggs mobile?” the man demanded of the person he was talking to on the phone. He looked up and paused when he realized that he and the other man were being observed.
“Ah, sorry.” He quickly put his phone into his coat pocket. He walked towards Castian, who’d moved the now more aware Oye to his side and took his hand. “Hi, I’m Jarvix Kinsington from Wickham Rowe Inc.” He motioned to his partner, who remained by Tabitha’s side. “And that’s Tobias, he’s one of the core members.”
Castian knew the man well, he’d been the one to sell Castian the information he’d needed. The man’s eyes were able to see through anything, which was probably why he was looking at Castian with a strong look of knowing. A look, Castian decided to ignore since it wasn’t relevant to their current mission.
Letting go of Jarvix hand, he pulled Oye to his side once more. “It’s nice to meet you both, I would have felt bad for them if they couldn’t find dates.” He leaned forward and whispered as if imparting a secret. “They’re a bit shrewish after not having the company of men for so long.”
“Torick, don’t get yourself killed.” Tabitha said through a tight smile. She glanced over her shoulder at Tobias. “Come, let’s get this stupid thing over with.”
Hearing this, Oye gave her a confused look. “What’s stupid?”
Jina explained, as they all followed Tabitha out onto the front path. “Apparently that idiot, Jake specifically; felt like there should be more female company so Tillon suddenly invited all these humans and demi-humans.” She gave a shudder. “Now, we have to hide our gifts. I was planning on leaving early for wine and cake in the kitchen, how about it?”
Oye wondered when they’d become so friendly, but she actually wanted to go. Unfortunately, she couldn’t accept the invitation, as they would be leaving the party as well to in act their own plan. She smiled, “I’ll think it over.”
“Oh, come on. Torick will be hit on the whole night if you stay,” Jina bumped her shoulder. “You might as well join me and avoid the headache.
“Excuse me,” Castian squeezed in-between them causing Jina to stagger aside. “Sorry, couldn’t help but overhear your messy attempt at kidnaping my date.” He mock frowned at her. “Do I need to watch you too?”
She shot him an annoyed look. “Pfft, yeah right…” She stomped off, quickly coming to Tabitha’s side.
“That wasn’t very nice,” Oye chided him.
He didn’t show an ounce of sympathy, as he took her hand. “I will not apologize.”
She shook her head, her expression becoming serious as the view of the large boat that settled on the magically created lake came into view.
The lights jumped and twirled over the waters, appearing to almost be dancing on its surface. Some even spun up into the air and ran along the side of the boat. The light craft, obviously superior; she couldn’t help wishing that this was an honest to God ball.
Despite this all being hosted by cold hearted kidnappers and killers.
Oye’s heart felt heavy at the idea that this weekend was coming to an end. Luckily, when this was all over Asher would be in hand.
Once they reached the ramp, she took a step up to follow the others only for Castian to hold her back. Once the others were some distance away, she half turned to face him.
“I want you to know that this—” He motioned between them. “—isn’t over after we capture Asher.”
Oye felt the smile on her lips become stiff when he’d caught on to her inner thoughts. Even while she enjoyed her happiness, she felt like it would come to an end soon. She’d started preparing herself for the end of this time of intense passion and—
She couldn’t let herself say the other word. Oye hadn’t fought herself so hard on something before. If she submerged herself in this feeling expecting it to be forever. She feared the bad ending too much to give herself over to it.
Oye forced herself to relax and leaned forward pressing her lips to his forehead. “We’ll see.”
With that she released his hand and drew away, making her to the main deck.
She felt the chill of her words, but in this world of disappointment she learned a single thing. And that was to enjoy the moment, rather than expect forever from it.
