Teeth and Wings (Race Games Book 2) by Kendra Moreno

Author:Kendra Moreno [Moreno, Kendra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-09-23T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

The cameras pushed in from every angle, flashing in Radley and Cricket’s faces as if getting closer would somehow make things clearer. The rest of the lineup was forgotten for a moment. The King, understanding that, moved over to Arden and Danica, all three of them putting their heads together to discuss whatever they thought about the situation. Too many people were shouting, both in surprise and anger. Someone threw something on stage toward Radley, but the King snarled at the crowd and they backed up just a bit. Cricket appreciated his interference because she’d already picked out the wolf who’d thrown the glass just before it shattered. If the King wouldn’t have stepped in, she’d been prepared to fly off the stage.

Money began exchanging hands again immediately, and Cricket knew it was all directed at her. There was so much moving, so much being asked, that she knew too many of the other teams would come after her. They both had marks on their heads, simply because of her last name.

Guilt hit her. Radley was risking his life to race beside her, all for what? So she didn’t have to get married? But it was too late to back down now and Radley had known the risks, probably better than she had. Still, she glanced over at the wolf only to find him already looking at her. An understanding passed between them, a knowledge, and with a slight nod of her head, they both faced the crowd again.

Cricket’s eyes found her father standing amongst the others. He gave no money, did nothing at all but stared at her with the ice in his eyes he was known for. His large blue wings were so still, they looked unnatural. It was only when the cameras panned to him that he relaxed, not because he was again calm, but because he was playing a part.

“What do you think of your only daughter racing?” one of the reporters asked, shoving a camera in his face and a microphone.

“The Snapdragon family is proud of her, of course,” he said, his voice as smooth as she’d ever heard it. “She will do well in the Races, and I have every faith in my daughter that she’ll win.”

Radley glanced at her, his brows just barely furrowed in question.

“I can’t be pulled out now,” she whispered, her eyes on her father. “Not without bringing shame to the family. He’ll pretend as if he’s known all along.”

“All about appearances,” Radley scowled.

Cricket nodded. “All according to plan.”

King Yophiel stepped back on stage and Cricket took that as her cue to step down. She moved around Radley and led the way. She wasn’t surprised that her father met her at the base of the stairs. He clamped his hand around her arm a little too tightly. The smile he gave her was all teeth, all threat.

“Come along, daughter. We’ve plans to discuss.” The words were grit through his teeth, and she knew, for him to show any emotion at all, he was angry.

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