Chapter 68
"Amari, what the fuck are you talking about? Kas is a werewolf. She may be a goddess, but she is not a hybrid, and she's definitely not a vampire,"
Bronx snarls at my sister. I feel his body tense up as he holds me a little closer, showing his protective nature over me.
I watch as Amari takes a step away from Bronx. I sense her fear skyrocket at his reaction to her statement.
Tm sorry to interrupt," I put my hand flat on his chest to stop Bronx before he says something we will all regret and address my sister, "Amari, I don't know what an energy vampire is and right now, I feel like I should care, but I don't give a shit what kind of vampire you think I am. This conversation needs to happen after I've had time to rest. Because I'm not making it through any discussions about anything without falling asleep in the middle."
Even trying to speak those few sentences takes everything I have in me.
"Yes, I think that’s probably for the best," Amari says with a quick nod, "It will give me time to discuss my thoughts on this with Katherine. Bronx, please let me know when Kas is feeling better so we can meet. We will be in our suites if you need US in the meantime."
I watch as she leaves the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Bronx takes a deep breath once she is gone. I feel his demeanor relax slightly.
'They're staying here in the packhouse?" I ask sleepily.
'Yeah, but that's not your concern right now. Let me get you to bed, Baby. I don’t want you to worry about anything Amari just said or where your
sisters are staying or anything like that. I just want you to focus on resting, okay?" He nuzzles the spot where my forehead meets my hairline,
breathing in my scent, "When you're feeling up to it, then we can figure out what she's talking about."
I think I say out loud. But maybe it was in my head?
I let
but the voice sounds just as familiar as Lex does. Her voice is happy and inviting, like
call out into the darkness to see if I can find the woman, "I'm here. Can you hear
I speak, the surrounding dark gets lighter until I am standing in the hallway of Leticia's apartment building. I go to her door and put my hand on the handle. I feel the vibrating energy
into the apartment and look around, closing
accents of green and white are more vibrant, as
open modern looking kitchen. A short woman
please stir the sauce? Dinner will be ready in just a few minutes," she says without turning around. There is no doubt now, this is Leticia. Her voice was the one calling me
to her and pick up the spoon next to a pan on the stove. There is a creamy rose sauce in the
compliment her. I take a little taste
she steps down from the stool
here because
bring you here without creating a portal or you having to be under hypnosis. Isn't
your effort," I spoon the sauce over the fish and vegetables she has added to the plate,
been holding back a lot of information from you. I wanted to bring you here, so we can talk uninterrupted. Without their influence. I have known them long enough to know they will try to manipulate you, lokaste," she sounds very matter of fact, as if she has been planning out what she should say to
please call me Kas. You're my sister. There's no need
you insist, but you know if we are using magic, I need to use the name
her. She nods
counter and two glasses before following her to the small dining table. Once we settle into our seats, Leticia
some?" she smiles while taking
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