Shady

Ky turned back towards the door, surprised. She smiled and looked back at Ruh. “Yeah! This is Gaius. He’s also protecting me. Wanted to meet you himself.”

Pratik nodded, wondering if he was referring to refugees from the early days of the war in the East. “It’s nice of you to help them out.”

“It’s still there,” Pratik confirmed, but his eyebrows rose. It somehow seemed even longer of a war to hear that out of an ancient creature’s mouth. “I don’t think it’s ...

“I’m from the East,” Pratik confirmed. “And I’d also kill to keep her safe, yes.”

Ky grinned, pleased that the introduction was going well. “You as well,” Zander agreed, inclining his head. He was still wildly uncomfortable. But was painfully slowly starting to relax into ...

“I did,” Zander said, inclining his head. “And I’d do it again.” Ky cringed slightly at that. She didn’t like thinking about that. “Anything to keep Ky safe,” Zander concluded. ...

“My uncle. Zander Medeiros.” Ky tried to push him a step further so that Pratik would have to come out, then thought better of it and decided it was better ...

Ky cringed and turned back to Pratik and whispered, “be nice.” “I will!” She frowned at Zander. “And you, too. Don’t be all overprotective. Just be nice.” Zander snorted but ...

“Okay!” She grinned. “Thank you! I’ll go grab them. One second!” Ky started back towards the door. Pratik and Zander both looked at each other. Holy hell was this really ...

“No tricks,” Ky assured him. “I told them how nice you are. They just want to meet you. Nothing else. I promise.”

“They’re by the door.” Ky turned slightly and pointed. “They want to meet you, if you’re willing. But I understand if not. It’s your choice. They’ll stay inside if you ...

“Just a few people.” She cringed, hoping he wouldn’t be angry. “My uncles, Gaius and Zander Medeiros. And then Pratik Chrenko. And, uh, Emery… Rand?” She wasn’t sure about that, ...

Ky nodded. She had no solution to offer him. “… I mean, if something does happen to it I can always just make you another, I don’t mind.” She smiled. ...

Ky grinned broadly at that, beyond thrilled to see him wearing it. “I’m glad you like it! I wasn’t sure if you liked bracelets.”

“He did,” Ky confirmed with a nod. “He appreciates that you helped me. That you’re helping me. He said we can keep throwing deer over sometimes so you don’t have ...