Page 5 of Onyx Queen
“Ok… does anyone else know about these new gifts?”
“No. And you’re not telling anyone. Something is changing in me, Luca. Ever since I read that damn journal – it’s like a part of me died. In its place rage and anger reside.”
Luca ran his hand down her cheek, “You’re angry, Onika. It’s allowed under the circumstances.”
Onika closed her eyes for a moment, giving in to the sensation of his hand against her skin. She wanted to melt into him… allow him to make her forget – but the gnawing urge to tear everyone apart reminded her she needed to leave.
“How are we getting to this cabin?”
“A ride will be here soon.”
“A ride? Don’t you think it will look bizarre that the Onyx Queen is hitching a ride? What if they notify the Constable or Commander?”
“Relax. It’s a friend that owes me.”
“Owes you?” Luca scratched at his head, perplexed at Onika’s erratic behavior.
“Let’s just say I know something that this person doesn’t want to get out.”
“Ah… so blackmail.”
“No,” Onika snapped, “I would never blackmail my friends. They asked me to keep this a secret and in return promised to be there for me if the need arose. Well,” she laughed, “I had a need.”
Just as Luca opened his mouth to probe further, a dark SUV pulled up. Luca nearly swallowed his tongue when he saw who got out.
“Your Majesty.”
“Thank you for coming so quick. A slight change in plans, though. Luca will be accompanying me to the cabin. But don’t worry his lips are sealed about you being my ride,” Onika glared at Luca, “Isn’t that right Luca?”
“Yes… my lips are sealed.”
He wanted to ask questions, but the look Onika gave him caused him to snap his mouth shut. Climbing into the back of the SUV, he leaned over to whisper in her ear before they were no longer alone.
“Why is he picking us up?”
“We’ll talk at the cabin.”
Luca stared at the man as he slid behind the wheel, “You ready, Onika?”
“Yes. I assume Amalee knows I am going to the cabin?”
“She does. But she promised to keep it quiet. She understands the need for privacy.”
Luca sat back against the cool leather seat, his mind was reeling with the information Onika just shared. He had so many questions but he knew getting answers now was not going to happen.
Chapter 4
After the unusually silent drive, Luca found them pulling into a small cabin on the outskirts of the Amethyst Kingdom.
Getting out, Luca headed inside. He didn’t know what to think about the situation they found themselves in. Pulling out his cell phone, he decided to call Queen Vermilion.
“This better be important.”
“Your Majesty.” Luca spoke.
“Commander… I wasn’t expecting you to call me. Is
everything ok?”
