Page 92 of Their Promise

“I’m glad we’re the same size,” Maya commented as she put on the tank top that I had given her.

“Very convenient for times like this,” I agreed with a nod.

Due to so many people in the streets, we had to park and run the rest of the way.

As we approached, Mason, Kayden, and Trey spun around, eyes fixed on me, like that had sensed my approach.

“What’s the status?” I asked.

“Your necklace reacting?” Trey asked.

Eyes widening, I realized that it wasn’t warm like usual. “No,” I admitted and shook my head.

That had them all scowling.

Staring up at the giant portal, I had an uneasy feeling, like something crazy was about to happen. The darkness within me stirred. We were lucky that the park had a lot of lights, so it was easy to see if anything came out.

Mom walked over from where she had been gathered talking to Branson, Caleb, and my grandads. “Sorry we didn’t call.”

Triston brushed a kiss across her cheek. “Apology accepted.” He walked by her and hurried over to Caleb.

“What’s the status?” Riddick asked.

“Nothing has come out so far,” Trey answered. “It appeared twenty minutes ago.”

“Oh, they answer him,” I muttered to Maya out of the side of my mouth who laughed softly.

“You ever seen a portal this large before?” Riddick asked.

“No,” all three answered simultaneously.

Riddick sighed and rubbed a hand down his face. “That’s what I feared.” Heading away from us, he walked over to confer with the rest of my family.

“I’m going to see if I can hear what they’re saying to snoop a bit,” Maya said and walked slowly towards the group.

Trey turned to me and said, “Kayden told us what happened with Liam.”

Frowning, I rubbed my left arm with my right hand. “Oh.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve got my social media team ensuring he doesn’t post anything on his account or a fake account to lie about the incident,” Trey said.

“I appreciate that, but it’s really not necessary.”

He frowned down at me. “I disagree. It is one hundred percent necessary.”

“I think we should pay him a visit to teach him what happens to misbehaving royals,” Mason said and cracked his knuckles.

“Kayden and I already punched him,” I reminded them, but couldn’t hide the smile that spread. “I appreciate you three looking out for me.”

“Lily!” Mom called.

“We better meet up with them,” I said. “After, I’d like to talk to you guys, okay?”

Their eyes widened and they looked at each other.

Jogging over, I was immediately hugged by Grandpa Foxfire. “I’m so sorry about that rude elf! He’s already gotten an earful from both me and Mom and it’s not the last of it. To be so disrespectful is outrageous for any man, not to mention a prince.” He kissed my head. “My poor granddaughter.”

Laughing, I patted his back. “Thanks, Grandpa, but I’m okay. Kayden punching him and finishing the day going on rides with me helped.”

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