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“He probably murdered them,” Thiago mutters.
“I owe him a boon. I told him I’d help him find his child.”
And the fae must pay their debts or suffer the consequences.
Thiago’s eyes turn into thin slits. “It’s not sleeping in our bed.”
“I’ll sleep wherever I please, little princeling.”
From Thiago’s icy glare, it’s clear he heard it too. “If I see a hint of your beady little eyes in my bedchamber, I’ll throw you through the nearest Hallow straight into a troll’s cave.”
Grimm launches into my arms, and I’m forced to contend with twenty-five pounds of pure arrogance that butts its head against my chin.
“Just try it, you big bat,” Grimm purrs, and his claws sink into my arm. “The queen is bound to help me find my owner, and until then, I’m staying with her.”
Thiago shoots me another look, one that clearly saysstop making deals with Unseelie creatures.
I bare my teeth in a half smile, half wince. “He’s cute. And he’s nice and warm at night. And he won’t shit in the bed.”
Grimm does this kind of snigger-purr that I take to mean,unless the prince really annoys me.
Thiago stabs a finger toward Grimm. “Don’t eat the demi-fey. Don’t let me find you in our bedchambers. And don’t get too comfortable. As soon as we get a chance, we’re going to find your owner and then you’re gone, do you understand?”
“Aw. Is the wittle pwince afraid she likes me better?”
I swear I see steam shoot from Thiago’s ears as he stomps away.
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Chapter Twenty-Six
The next morning, I groan as I roll out of bed.
“Breakfast?” Thiago purrs, proving himself the best husband in the world as he snaps his fingers and a tray appears, laden with all my favorites.
I glance at the towel wrapped around his hips even as I reach for a piece of bread. “That depends.”
“On?”
“Whether you intend to be breakfast.”
He crosses the room, resting both hands on the sides of my chair as he leans down to give me a kiss. “Don’t think I’m not tempted, Vi. Last night was fun.” But his thumb strokes across my cheek. “But you look like you need more sleep.”
I feel like it too.
“I guess the Hallow wasn’t the only thing that was drained,” I grumble, sipping at my cup of peppermint tea.Bliss. “You could do all the work?”
He smiles, but there’s a glint of worry in his eyes. “Patience holds its own rewards. I’ll wait until you’re more rested.”
I roll my eyes. “What are we doing today?”
He walks away from me, tugging the towel loose. “Discussing our next move. If that bracelet doesn’t hide you from the fetch, then we need to figure out how to protect you.”
I tilt my head sideways. Oh, now that’s really unfair.
His bare ass practically begs for my teeth.
“Vi?” It’s clear from the twinkle in his eyes that he’s said my name a few times.
