Rain of Shadows and Endings (The Legacy)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

she heard Luka’s voice carry to her down the short hall. “I told you this was going to bite you in the ass.” Tessa paused to listen. “I don’t know what got into her tonight,” she heard Theon reply, his voice thick and tired sounding. “I thought she was getting closer to accepting this. She’s been seeking me out all day, needing the bond, and then it’s like a fucking switch flipped.” That had been part of the plan, though. Sure, the bond had been soothing and comforting to her, but she had also wanted Theon to think she was starting to accept it. Because maybe if he thought that, he’d put a little more trust in her and give her a little more freedom. And she planned to use that extra freedom to get down to the lobby and get her bottle of agaveheart, especially after how the night had played out since they’d left the restaurant. “I warned you she would not be the same,” came Axel’s voice. “Not after the way we’ve been trying to force her to accept this.” “What would you have me do?” Theon snapped. “Let’s sleep on it,” Luka said again. “Give her some space for a little while. We’ll all get some sleep, and maybe things will be…better in the morning.” Doubtful.