The Devil's Kiss - By Stacey Kennedy Page 0,17
in for it then. Look at what Haven goes through.” She was always on a constant roller-coaster ride with what I went through on a daily basis.
Kyden brushed his lips along mine. “It will be a moment of great peace for me to finally know all you feel. Trust me, Álainn, nothing will please me more.”
“We’ll just see about that.”
He obviously had no idea what a basket-case I could be.
Chapter Four
With the blanket pulled high up to my chin, I snuggled into the pillow, wanting nothing more than to just stay in bed forever. Happiness swept through me as thoughts of my night with Kyden came rushing back. Leaving him last night was tough, but I made a promise to Rynn that I would be with her when she woke up. I wasn’t about to go back on my word.
Suddenly, I got the sinking suspicion that someone was watching me. I cracked open an eye to see Isla’s face very close to mine. I screamed, startled and bolted upright, causing Rynn to scream right along with me. “Jesus Isla, don’t do that!”
She laughed, thoroughly pleased. “Morning.”
I glanced over to Rynn, who looked a little ruffled. She started laughing and the sound relaxed me immediately. It was a nice sound to hear. “What are you doing in here?” I snapped at Isla.
“I have a message for you.” She smiled brightly.
A few moments passed as I waited for her to say more, but she just sat there smiling at me. “Okay. What’s the message?”
She handed me a piece of paper. I looked at it:
Zia told me about the bond. I’ve already started planning. There’s a full moon party tonight and you better make it. I miss you.
Love, Haven.
I missed her too, incredibly so. We’d never been away from each other this long before. “Do you mind if I come?” Isla asked.
“To the full moon party?” I questioned.
She nodded, happily.
“Are you up for a party?” I asked Rynn.
“What kind of party?” She was understandably hesitant.
Isla interjected. “It’s so fun. The Otherworld always puts on a big bash to celebrate the full moon. You’ll love it.” She bounced up and down on the bed. “Come on, we have to go.”
Rynn looked uncertain. I grabbed her hand and gave it a little squeeze, hoping it would comfort her. “It really is a good time and you could use a night of fun, right?”
She thought for a moment, then asked. “Will Briggs be going?”
So she was sensing something between them. It made me smile.
Isla laughed. “You think he’d go anywhere without you?” I shot Isla a look to keep her mouth shut. She didn’t take the hint. “You are his mate and all.”
I hissed, glaring at Isla. “That was not for you to tell her.”
Rynn appeared completely taken back. “I’m his what?” she squeaked.
I sighed and glared at Isla. “Time for you to go.”
She scowled, crossing her arms over her chest. “No way, I want to hear this.”
“Oh no.” I got out of bed, grabbed her arm, pulled her with me then pushed her out the door. “You’ve done enough. Let me talk to her.”
Just as we reached the door, Briggs appeared behind her. Confusion marred his charming face as he looked between us. “What’s happened?” he asked.
“She’s kicking me out,” Isla growled.
“Are you now?” Briggs laughed. “What have you done, Isla?”
“She told Rynn about being your mate,” I whispered.
Briggs laughter ceased immediately, tension filled him. “You…” He glared at Isla.
I gave her a shove and pushed her down the hall trying to save her from a serious thrashing. “Just go, Isla. I’ll see you later. We’ll go to the full moon party together.”
She smiled at me as she tried to keep her footing. “Great, I’m going shopping. I’ll get you something.” Thankfully, she left.
Briggs looked past me to Rynn. When I followed his gaze, she was wide-eyed and trembling a little.
“Shit,” Briggs exhaled.
“It’ll be alright. Let’s go explain it to her.” I took his hand, pulled him into the room.
We sat down on Rynn’s bed. Briggs rested at the end of it, keeping a good distance from her probably in hopes it would comfort her, while I sat next to Rynn.
“Mate…what…” Rynn’s words were as confused as the look on her face.
“I’d explain this to you, but I am a little lost myself.” I said in all honesty. “So, go on Briggs. Tell us how it works?”
With his gaze fixed on Rynn, he said. “I did not want this conversation to come about like this.