Page 27 of My Haven
Nigel covered his face as he laughed. “Not helping.”
Thane, Justice and Law lined up. “Kendrick we will need a complete list of everything she has been through.”
Kendrick dropped his head back. “Gods!”
“Do you also want info on the mouthy tunnel escort that kept calling me a cow or when Daphane Bowers lunged at me in the sewing circle?” Meryn asked.
“Holy shit!” Zev said, staring.
“Your Highness, does our queen know about all of this?” Aedan asked.
“Probably? Maybe,” Meryn shrugged.
Caiden looked to Aiden. “A list of events, chronologically please.”
Aiden scrubbed his hands over his face. “Before we go into old problems, let’s get everyone caught up on what we’re facing.” He looked to Caiden. “We will be working out of the Nu warrior house, your call on what you want to do.” He jerked his head over to where his unit stood off to one side.
“I trust them with my life,” he replied.
“Do you trust them with mine?” Kendrick asked.
Caiden nodded. “You couldn’t ask for better.”
Kendrick turned to his unit brothers. “Things will be revealed that may ultimately put you in danger. But, as most of our meetings will happen here, pussyfooting around certain known secrets will get old fast. If you do not think you can keep these secrets, tell me now.”
Konstantine, bowed. “You know my family sir.”
Hunter laughed. “My mama lives here. If I mess up, you’re free to go to her.”
Aedan smiled and bowed to Meryn. “I would never do anything that would put our princess in danger, nor betray a trust she has vowed to keep.”
Zev looked like he was going to pass out. “I have no idea what the fuck is going on, but I won’t tell secrets or blow up any armories.”
Kendrick looked satisfied. “Alright men, sit down. We’ll start from the beginning.”
Chapter Four
Caiden looked from his father, to Kendrick, then to his unit. Each man wore an expression of varying degrees of horror. Thank gods for Amelia! She kept him mostly up to date, but even she had been selective in sharing everything, as most secrets weren’t hers to share. Caiden had a feeling Kendrick laid everything out for them.
Meryn looked at the men and handed Ryuu the box of treats she brought with her. Smiling the squire began to pass out the sugar. Slowly, the thousand-yard stares disappeared as the sweet confections were consumed.
Meryn with a brownie in hand looked to him. “What exactly has the Witches’ Council been doing? Auntie said that working with them has become impossible.”
His father grimaced. “They are saying that their communication crystal and phone systems are broken, so they have been relying of scrolls and runners. Scrolls of all things!”
Meryn heaved a great sigh. “Fuck that noise. Bryok?”
“Yes, Your Highness?”
“Did Darian show you how to do my little portals?”
Caiden leaned in with interest.What were little portals?
“Yes, Your Highness. I believe he called them Button Portals.”
“Button Portals? I love that name! Perfecto. Can you bounce around and place them all over the city including the local cell tower?” she asked, then took a huge bite of her brownie.
Ryuu stepped forward and took her wrist. “This one is okay, but you will need a balanced dinner.”
