A Mage's Guide to Aussie Terrors (R'iyah Family Archives #2)

by A.J. Sherwood

Nico ignored the banter as Garen had caught his eye. After so many years, Nico had learned how to read him well. Garen silently conveyed to him his agitation, the concern he had for Bel. Nico shared this utterly. With a jerk of the chin, he indicated Douchebag and gave a hopeful tilt of the head toward the railing. It’d be easy to disappear him. Problem eaten and gone, yeah? Garen gave a slight shake of the head. No. Dammit, don’t be a spoilsport. It’s just a little murder. Garen gave him another shake of the head. No. Then he tilted down to press a kiss on top of Bel’s head. Yeah, granted, Bel wouldn’t take it well. Initially. But Nico was sure he’d agree eventually that Spencer would do the world a favor when he stopped breathing. Really, he’d be more use as crocodile food than walking around taking up valuable oxygen. Garen indicated Bel again with a meaningful uplift of the brows. Yeah, agreed, they’d need the full story from Bel. Nico would insist on that, at least. Bel growled out something before turning, extending a hand to Nico. “Will you just come here and stop having this elaborate conversation over my head?” Pointing a finger at himself, Nico silently protested his innocence. He’d never. “Oh, stop. Like I’m oblivious to that silent conversation you and Garen were having.” “Bel Bel. Confess.” Nico came to him, taking his hand but still giving him a Scroogey look. “You really can see through the back of your head, can’t you?”