Hidden Darkness (Hidden Saga Book 4) by Amy Patrick

Author:Amy Patrick [Patrick, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 1530199026
Publisher: Oxford South Press
Published: 2016-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Ryann

“Where’s Lad going?” Vancia asked, turning toward the back of the ballroom.

I spun around to see a glimpse of his golden head as he left through the ceiling-height double doors. “I don’t know. I’ll go check on him.”

“He’s fine,” Nox assured me. “I’m sure it’s some bit of business. Nobody makes a decision around here without checking with him—wish it was the same in the Dark Court—bunch of greedy renegades.” He laughed. “If he’s not back soon, I’ll go and rescue him. I need you to stay here and prevent a catfight between my wife and Ava.”

Following his gaze, I spotted Ava and Culley dancing together. Both of them glanced furtively over at our group as they spoke in hushed tones.

“What happened between you two anyway?” I asked Vancia.

“She pretended to be my friend, and then she betrayed me. Davis had her spy on me when I went out to California to start modeling. She told him everything I said, everything I did. He treated me like a virtual prisoner after that.”

“Oh. Now I see why you acted so weird when you saw her.”

“She told me she was sorry a few minutes ago—you know, mind to mind, but it’s a little late for that. I don’t trust her. You shouldn’t either.”

“I don’t have to trust her,” I said. “I trust Lad.”

Vancia nodded in agreement. “You should. But I’d keep an eye on her anyway. Although—I guess I can’t blame her for everything. She said Davis made her talk with his Sway. You know how powerful he was.”

“That’s true, honey,” Nox said, wrapping an arm around Vancia’s waist and pressing a kiss to her temple. “Only Ryann was able to resist his glamour.”

“Let’s hope Lad can resist her glamour,” I muttered, watching Ava’s gorgeous red hair swing in a thick curtain as Culley spun her. Her figure was Elven perfection in the clingy black dress she wore tonight. Lad loved me but he wasn’t blind. There was no not noticing that girl.

“What do you mean?” Nox asked, suddenly keenly interested in the conversation. “Do you think she’s here to spy on him? She’s supposed to be an ambassador.” His glower indicated someone on the Dark Council was going to get their ear chewed off or worse when he got out to California, or the next time he could get a good cell signal.

“I’m not sure exactly what her intentions are,” I said. “But Lad acts weird around her. I’m sure the sexual glamour isn’t helping.”

Nox looked at me strangely, his heavy dark brows drawn together, shaking his head. “She doesn’t have sexual glamour.”

“But… she’s always flirting with Lad. And he’s…” I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t know what else to make of the distraction I’d witnessed in him since her arrival. “Are you sure?”

Nox’s expression confirmed it. And he should know. “She doesn’t have it. And even if she did, you’d have nothing to worry about. The boy is whipped for you.”

“So true,” Vancia added, laying her head on Nox’s chest.

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