Page 70 of Reborn in Flames (Reborn 1)
“Nothing.” She sniffed slightly and frowned, “I need to go grab something…”
She slipped past again and Marco’s eyes darkened as he left their table midconversation. I could see the other council members frown, but he had Maya up in his arms in a moment flat.
“Sai, what happened?” Marco demanded as Maya shook her head, trying to hold back tears. I didn’t like seeing her try to control her reactions around us. I loved how authentic she was. It was refreshing as fuck.
“I’m fine.” She wiggled down. “I want to go inside.”
He let her as Croy followed, my mouth opening to explain. “Anani and Ledger’s exes showed up and Anani, because of the direction he was given, called her ‘a friend’ when the girls asked.”
Realization dawned on his face as he muttered a curse. “Go get the twins and tell them to fix this. I will tell the council she’s our mate, but I need her down here for it.”
I nodded going towards the twins and immediately both of them looked up thankfully because the two girls were practically yelling at them. I could see both of the twins getting pissed, something none of us needed. Once they lost it, it was difficult to reign them back in. I knew they were trying to maintain some level of civility. I looked at the two women. Now, Iwashigher rank than them.
“Ladies,” I said sharply, “I’m going to need you to get the fuck out of here.”
“What?” Mercy growled.
“I said get the fuck out,” I snarled. “You upset our mate so I need you to leave.”
“He said they were friends!”
“That was to keep busy bodies like you away from the situation. Now get the fuck out,” I put extra emphasis on ‘out’ as both snarled and walked away. I narrowed my eyes at the twins but they were both already walking towards the house.
This was a fucking mess.
