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My gaze dips down and I gulp.
Fuck. No bra.
I glance away, mouthwatering at the full mounds beneath the threadbare material. “Markus wanted me to come extend his hospitality on behalf of the colony.”
“Well ... Okay.”
I peer at her. “That’s it? That’s all you have to say now?”
She shrugs. “Sorry. I was kind of trying to get ready when you showed up.”
“Places to be?” The words are cold.
Her eyes flash. “As a matter of fact, yes. I’m going to Underground.”
My hands tighten. “With who?”
She glares. “Not that it’s any of your fucking business, but Raina. She invited me out.”
I rock back.
She did? Why the hell didn’t anyone tell me that?
My mind whirs. Maybe Raina just wants spend time with her. To feel her out. Markus and Raina aren’t exactly exclusive if it suits their fantasies, but would they really do this?
I shake my head.
No. No feeling out.
The King is going to explain what the hell he is planning.
Now.
Walking to the door, I glance at her. “Look, get ready to go. I’ll meet you in the foyer in an hour.”
She blinks at my amicable tone, or maybe my rapid departure. “In the foyer?”
My lips tug against my will. “Yeah. I’m going with you.”
She starts to rise from the bench, eyes flashing. “Like hell—”
I shut the door on her denial and flit to the colony wing. The doors bang open and half the colony house glances up as I storm inside.
“Yes?” Markus’ voice is amused as he peers up at me.
“You invited her to Underground?” I demand.
“Did I forget to mention that?”
I growl.
“Oh stop growling, you’re coming too,” Raina’s says beside him.
“Did you think I’d let her go alone?” They just smile, and my brows narrow. “You’re up to something. I can feel it,” I mutter.
Markus climbs to his feet, pulling Raina up beside him. “Of course I am,” he all but purrs. “I am your gods-damned king. If I tell you to wine and dine the human to get answers, you will.”
“Is that your order, my lord?” I snap.
