Chapter 31 : Heavy Handed

*Sasha*

“So, what you're telling me is that that thing might have the power to transport multiple people to some kind of different continent or universe that they're calling the Realm of the Goddess?" Lucas said, giving me an incredulous look.

“Well… yeah," I replied.

Lucas shook his head vigorously. “Nope, nope, nope. You're not touching it ever again. It's far too powerful, whatever its true purpose."

I raised my chin. “You said we'd consult your mother first. I never said I'd never touch it ever again!"

“I'm saying it." Lucas wriggled me off of his lap and snatched up the orb in its protective covering of silk. “I'm putting this back in my bag. I don't want you messing with it, agreed?"

“But–"

“Let's just agree until my mother looks at it. Then we can fight all we want," Lucas sighed.

I ground my teeth but nodded. “Fine. As long as we don't need it before we meet with your mother, I won't touch it."

“What's that supposed to mean?" Lucas's eyes narrowed.

“Well, what if the Goddess is trying to get a hold of me? What if it starts glowing and it wants me to–"

“You're not going anywhere, princess, not again… not if I have anything to do with it," Lucas groused. He stood and headed for the door.

“Hey!" I protested. “We're not done talking!"

“We're done talking," Lucas disagreed.

“But–"

“Take a nap, Sasha… or pack, or do whatever. But do not go near this orb, do you understand me?!" Lucas barked, turning to give me a stern look.

I pouted. I knew I was pouting, and I pouted anyway.

“Don't you give me that face. I know that face. You swear to me you're going to leave the orb alone," Lucas demanded.

I folded my arms over my chest. “As long as it doesn't need me."

Lucas growled under his breath. “Should just throw it in the ocean...."

He turned to go.

“Wait, where are we going in the Light Realm, and when?" I asked.

“Oliver is going to meet us in New Dianny. And we're leaving first thing in the morning. So pack," Lucas said gruffly.

“Lucas Black, you can be such an overbearing asshole sometimes, you know that?" I griped.

That got him to crack a smile. “The worst," he agreed.

“Well, am I under house arrest? I was hoping to see Amanda before we left," I huffed.

Lucas frowned at me. “You're not my prisoner, Sasha. But I would caution you...."

“Great." I walked past Lucas, preceding him through the door. “Don't wait up."

“Sasha!" Lucas protested.

But I was already grabbing my purse. “Ian, I want to go into town. Let's go to the Coffee Bean."

“Yes… ma'am...." Ian replied uncertainly, looking past me.

Lucas was standing behind

she's safe," Lucas ordered

sir," Ian

kissed my temple before I could

“Maybe."

with a

eyes and followed Ian

mean it!" Lucas called

I muttered as I

which he covered with a cough. “To the Coffee Bean,

thank you, Ian," I

seated around a table near the fireplace with me,

and dumped it," Chelsea said with a shiver.

girl.

“Sick," I agreed.

“So," Chelsea asked. “Still making goo-goo

shade of green, and Amanda's

looked from one of us to

of a psycho and serial mating marker," Amanda

“He… what?" Chelsea squawked.

and explained the

crawling out of the woodwork! Don't tell me

leaned in,

me or try to mark me, if that's what you're

V-card!" Amanda all but

keep her voice down. “Okay, fine, yeah, but let's not

Amanda said dreamily, but at least at a

never going to lose my V-card," Chelsea

“Don't worry. We all do. And besides, eventually, you're going to get a

eyes lit up, and she turned back to me. “Speaking of mates, do you think Lucas Black is

shrug. “I won't

Chelsea gushed. “You just couldn't keep your

They grew up together in the Winter Forest in the Light Realm.

“Well, then, love at second

behind my ear. “I'm

You had s*x with him!"

many things I need to explain to you," Amanda

I care for him. But… how would you even know you're in love

other two had mates, either, the question

hoping Donovan doesn't turn out to be your mate," Amanda

and I both stared at

mean, worst case scenario...." Amanda held up her hands

him the minute

“Fair enough," Amanda said.

“Absolutely!" Chelsea agreed.

rubbed the back of my neck. “I'm a little nervous about

guards posted on me, and besides, they took ALL your s**t. There's really nothing to go back for," Amanda informed

saw him boarding a train heading west this morning, so I doubt he'll be around," Chelsea

temper flared–more heavy-handedness from

curator show up and put them between

emotions began conflicting one another. On the one hand, it was very sweet what Lucas had done, especially taking such care with my drawings. On the other hand, he'd hired strangers to go through and pack my things

shopping for your trip," Amanda suggested

we should. I'd like to get

a face and fanned herself. “Ugh. Jungle

up to my eyeballs," I said. “But hopefully a good

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