Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Author:Sherrilyn Kenyon [Kenyon, Sherrilyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

lips. How kind of Butterfly to say something so sweet and make him feel better about himself.

A tic worked in his father’s jaw as he stiffened indignantly. “They’re not twins, Butterfly, and

they’re nothing alike. Believe me. No one matches my heir in any capacity. He is truly the finest

warrior ever born.”

Ren winced as if he’d been physically slapped.

With his back to Ren, his father continued speaking to Butterfly. “I fear I am the only thing they

have in common.… They couldn’t be more opposite—in all things.” His father took her hand, then led

her toward his brother, but not before he rudely shouldered Ren out of the way.

Deflating immediately back into his former stance, Ren glanced about as he realized how many

people had witnessed his father’s verbal and physical swipe at him. Butterfly’s father scowled at

Ren, but said nothing as Ren’s father introduced Butterfly to his brother.

“It is with the greatest honor that I present you to my son—the future chief of our people,

Anukuwaya.”

Pride of the Wolf Clan . Kateri sucked her breath in as she finally caught the dual meaning of his

brother’s name. It not only meant the pride of his clan, it was an ancient name for Coyote—the great

trickster.

Coyote stepped forward to take the hand of his future bride. “Butterfly … you are truly the most

beautiful woman ever born. You honor our home by being here and I swear I will spend the rest of my

life making sure you never regret your decision to accept me as your husband. Welcome.”

Her smile was dazzling. “It’s my pleasure and honor to be here, Anukuwaya. I promise that I

shall always strive to bring nothing but happiness to you and your clan.” She turned expectantly

toward Ren. When no one moved to introduce them, she exchanged a nervous, puzzled frown with her

mother, who shrugged in awkward confusion as to why he was being publicly dissed.

Ren’s friend stepped forward to address her curiosity. “His name is Makah’Alay, and he is the

elder brother of your future husband.”

“Buffalo!” his father snapped. “Mind your place!”

Ever loyal, Buffalo shrugged innocently. “I was only being hospitable, my most honored chief.

She was curious about your eldest son”—Kateri cringed as Buffalo recklessly rammed that dig home

—“and so I obliged her. No offense was meant to anyone.” He offered Butterfly a smile and

something unspoken sparked between them. A mutual admiration that left Kateri wondering about the

two of them and their relationship.

Coatl passed a cold smile to Buffalo before he spoke to Butterfly and her parents. “You’ll have

to forgive my warrior. Since Makah’Alay was born mentally retarded, Buffalo champions him

constantly and is his voice since he doesn’t have one of his own.”

Several of the others present laughed and whispered among themselves while Ren swallowed

hard. He tightened his grip on his bow until his knuckles turned stark white.

“I’m surprised you kept him,” Butterfly’s father said. “It was my understanding that your people

killed such infants at birth. I am glad to know that your clan has more mercy and decency than I was

led to believe. You are indeed a most noble and admirable chief to take pity on a son so afflicted.

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