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Garrett snorted.
Thalia’s brow wrinkled. “That doesn’t seem important enough. Did something else happen?”
“Lots of somethings. You were trying to warn me, but…” My voice trailed off.
“I know. My predictions are shaky at best.” Her fists clenched. “Which is so annoying because how can I help people if I keep spouting off weird shit likewater fiiiillltteeer.” She wiggled her fingers. “Ordarkness faaaallllls.”
She seemed so disgusted with herself, my heart hurt. “It’s not your fault. I haven’t met a lot of Seers, but all their predictions came with a heaping side of confusion.” I slapped on what I hoped was a comforting smile. “But I’ve always been good at puzzles, so I’m sure I’ll figure it out.”
“Are you ready to go?” Garrett interjected.
Thalia sent him a hot glare. “Can I finish my tea first?”
His jaw tightened. “Fine.”
Thalia rolled her eyes. “How did I get here?”
I decided to throw Garrett a bone. “Um. Actually, Garrett drove you here and carried you in.”
Thalia blinked. Her eyes narrowed. “Did he smack my head against the door a few times beforehand?”
“No,” Garrett growled, “but it was tempting.”
These two were so going to do it. I bit down the grin threatening. “Want some more coffee?” I asked the prickly wolf.
“Please.” He held his mug out. “Half, please. We’ll get out of your hair as soon as the princess finishes her tea.”
“Maybe the princess will throw it in your face and ask for a fresh cup,” Thalia said sweetly.
“Try it and see what happens.” Garrett snapped his teeth.
Thalia blushed and sipped her tea.
Garrett mumbled a thank you and took the mug I handed him. We sat in awkward silence for a few more minutes until Thalia rose. “Thank you, Evie.”
“I should be the one thanking you.”
When we got to the door, she reached over and gave me a tight hug before sliding past Garrett outside.
“Thanks for bringing her to me,” I said.
“She asked to go.”
I couldn’t help my smile this time. “Be careful, Garrett. She seems like a feisty one.”
Garrett pinned me with his amber gaze. “How about you mind your business, and I mind mine?”
“You’re the one who carried her over the threshold like Prince Charming.”
Garrett made a disgusted noise and walked outside, leaving me standing in the doorway laughing.
Chapter
Twenty-Seven
CAELAN
Rowan walked into the study, hazel eyes brimming with anger.
