Mr. Vrana (A Soulmark Series Book 4) by Rebecca Main

Author:Rebecca Main [Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rebecca Main
Published: 2019-02-20T16:00:00+00:00

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I skim the dinner table with veiled interest. How different my two families are, yet oddly similar.

Sebastian holds Zoelle’s quiet air and Keenan’s equally silent resolve. Ruby’s wicked humor could give Ryatt and Quinn a run for their money. Atticus’s good humor resides in Jax. Callie and Nova… well, the two are warriors through and through. And as for my older brother, my alpha, Xander… his love for our pack, family, might be the only redeeming quality mirrored in Jakob.

Back home in Branson Falls, dinner conversation would never delve into strategies and defensive planning. Those talks are left behind in the office or in the field. But here, in the sanctuary of our quarters, the dining room table is always set to discuss war.

“I’m losing favor in the Pits,” Nova states, eyeing her empty glass of blood with red-stained eyes, her hunger hardly abated. “Ever since you and Sebastian got it on in front of everyone—”

“We did no such thing!” I scold, my eyes as wide as saucers at her choice of words. They quickly narrow upon her. “And I’d like to remind you we were forced into that situation.”

“I know, I know—and rumors are going around to that extent. They're saying you didn’t want to do it, and they’re doubting the strength of your relationship.” My growl rips through the room, and Nova raises her hands in surrender. “I’m just saying. If the talk in the Pits is anything to go by, the court has become pretty split on your relationship. And in return, they’re questioning the legitimacy of our household.”

“Perfect,” Ruby says. She heaves a sigh fit for a telenovela. “As if we don’t have enough on our plate. I cannot wait to find these rings and be done with this court.”

My head snaps in Ruby’s direction, an exclamation of shock and surprise tumbling past my lips before it is interrupted by Nova’s blasé commentary.

“Who needs rings when I could win us new ones in the Pit? If we used Vogart’s blade, nobody would question our position in court.”

The focus turns to Jakob.

“No.”

The one syllable word is crisp, a clear dismissal of Nova’s continued perusal of the subject. I try and count the times I’ve overheard her rant to Ruby about the knife in Jakob’s possession in passing. Or the casual remark made to Jakob himself about the whereabouts of the dagger. But the venture is pointless, as she has done so too many times to count.

A pregnant pause follows his declaration.

“Why?” Nova asks, the strain in her voice both pained and angered, not to mention stretched thin like Venetian glass.

“To play that card now would be a waste,” he says. His explanation is patient, and not so much condescending as it is unhurried, as if he is a teacher belaying another important lesson onto his student. I blink and avert my gaze, realizing that is exactly what Jakob is doing. “Timing is everything. And your position in the Pits would be better cemented with your fists than the aid of some weapon.

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