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“There’s no need for that.”
He was tall and thin, with silver hair.
We will take the two boys into our charge, but you women may go wherever you wish. Although, if you’ll permit me, I’d recommend waiting for your two captors to find you again, as twisted and evil as they may be. This is no place for humans to be without fae protectors.”
“You’re taking two children against their will and leaving the women to be recaptured!”
I shut them and leaned into Hunter’s chest, soaking in the warmth from his layers of leather and cloth.
Hunter’s soft laugh tickled my ear as we climbed higher and higher. He was enjoying this. Ass.
I cracked. “If she says no—if they all say no, can I stay with you?”
“I won’t abandon you—friend,”
“Please, just take them—for me.”
“Why are you doing this? D’you offer a cut to all the humans you’ve taken?”
“It’s different with you, Serena.”
“Hilda and I have agreed that I should give you extra lessons. You’re to come back to the ring every evening, 8AN sharp—understood?”
“I’m old enough to be your ancestor, and while age gaps don’t usually matter for fae couplings, it does when one of them is human. I’m also your instructor—”
“How can you be bold as the sun one moment, and quiet and shy as the new moon the next?”
I’ll love you, whatever you decide.
I don’t mean romantic love. You’re … you’re like my brother, Frazer.
“I like you best.”
“Touch her, and I obliterate you.”
“You’re sick.”
“Try harder.”
“When a fae is truly happy, their chest vibrates.”
“What do I do until then? Stay locked up here?”
“I’m trying to keep you safe, Serena.”
“You told me about it, remember? Your mate’s soul is dying, in darkness—that’s not me, Serena.”
Just get out of my sight.”
“Wilder was right—he’s not your mate.”
“So let me swear the guardian vow to you.
