Daring Provocation by Heather Renee

Author:Heather Renee [Renee, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-18T05:00:00+00:00

Dinner with the team had been tense and not at all how I thought it was going to go. Talon had been just as irate as I was when he learned Marek wasn’t going back to help defend Drakken. He’d stormed off, and Gemma left to calm him down.

Lyssa had been understanding of the situation, while Peyton and Finley didn’t really voice any opinions other than they were excited to be going to New Orleans. Gemma and Talon never made it back, so we called it an early night and headed to our dorm.

“Do you want to talk about it?” Enzo asked as soon as we sat down on the couch.

“Not really. I mean, I know I need to chat with Jules. There’s a lot more going on around here than I think we’re aware of, and if we’re just expected to sit tight and obey, then the council is going to see just how rebellious I can become. They need to be more forthcoming.”

“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I’m not sure you’re going to get what you want. It’s why I didn’t argue with Phox earlier. Yes, we might be essential in defending against Malina, but ultimately, the council could do this themselves along with Marek. They don’t need us, and there is no changing their minds when they’ve made a decision.”

My chest rumbled. “So, you’re saying we’re doing the dirty work they’d rather not do themselves while they also choose not to be transparent with us?”

“Essentially.”

I’d been around this supernatural community for over two years now, and I still wasn’t sure I liked it. The only time I’d ever really thrived and enjoyed myself was when we were in New Orleans. School life officially sucked, and I was ready to move on.

I’ve been thinking about it as well, Chelle chimed in.

And what did you come up with? I asked.

Well, I agree. Marek made some valid points, and I think we need to trust the bigger picture.

Damn her for agreeing. I hated feeling like I was just throwing a fit for not getting my way, but again, I didn’t grow up in this world. Maybe it was possible for me to dig a little deeper and let this play out how Phox saw.

“What did Chelle say?” Enzo asked with a smirk.

“How did you know I was talking to her?” I asked instead of replying.

His finger traced between my eyes. “You get this crease right here whenever you’re checked out. It’s adorable and helpful to know I’m not being ignored when you don’t answer me back.”

My face warmed as he kept up with the soft touches. “What did you say?”

“I told you your phone was ringing and almost grabbed it, but Jules hung up.”

Grabbing my phone, I glanced at the screen and saw a missed call, followed by a text.

Jules: Making plans to head to New Orleans, so I’ll be busy for another couple hours. Breakfast tomorrow morning?

Me: Sure, but if you don’t show up, I will find you.

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