Rain of Shadows and Endings (The Legacy)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

“Why would I give you wine when you are not feeling well?” Theon cut in. “I never said I wasn’t feeling well,” she bit back. “That’s beside the point,” he argued. “You looked as though you were going to vomit with each bite of salad. Why would you ask for wine when you are not feeling well?” “Likely because I choose inappropriate methods of dealing with emotional issues and trauma,” Tessa muttered. Axel barked another laugh. “I can actually see that,” Luka commented as they came to a stop at a red light. “I cannot tell if you are joking or serious,” Theon said, pushing her away from his chest to try to see her face in the dark interior of the vehicle. “I can’t tell if you are going to be amicable or a dick from one minute to the next lately, so I guess we’re even,” she retorted with a shrug. “Then again, that goes for everyone in the vehicle these days.” “Gods, you’re mouthy when you’re tired,” Theon sighed, tipping his head back. “I’m kind of like one of your hounds, but I can talk back,” she sneered, and Theon stilled against the seat. “What did you just say?” he demanded in a low tone that had Luka and Axel stiffening. “You heard me, Theon,” she sneered again. Theon had been eating out of her godsdamn hand and couldn’t see how he was being played. But Tessa saw it. Tessa saw it the moment the female flicked her eyes to her when she was returning from the restroom and compared her to one of Theon’s hounds knowing Tessa could hear. The female knew she paused, almost causi...