“Is Sienna ok?” Delsanra asks as she takes hold of my arm, worry in her voice.
“That’s what you meant when you said Sienna was caught up in something, but she’s fine…” Ahren frowns.
“She’s fine, and yes, if she were injured, I would have alerted you the moment I knew. She’s fine, but Jayce was a lot worse off. Kiara managed to heal him, but he does have a scar left from some kind of blade that the enemy used. The damage done to the area was Jayce’s handiwork. He is the Deimos King, and he came into power.”
“He’s the Deimos King…” Ahren smirks slightly. “Nice. Iknew it would be one of them, but was always curious as to which one it would be.”
“So, what were he and Sienna doing out there?” Raihana asks with a deep frown on her face.
“They took leave. Jayce is working with Sienna, so it could be a number of things. The main thing is, she was with one of the strongest people at the Academy, if not the strongest. And, although the rules of leaving the Academy will need to be strengthened, they are fine. But I thought you deserved to know. She’ll probably let you know herself as well.”
I really fucking hope they don’t push me further; I’m not fucking interested in anyone’s personal life, or explaining it.
“I’m going to call her,” Delsanra says, her heart beating rather fast. “Excuse me.”
Raihana offers her an understanding smile, giving her hand a gentle squeeze as she passes by her.
“I was going to throw Sienna’s birthday party at a venue pretty close to the Academy, but with everything going down, do you think we should relocate it?” Ahren frowns.
“No, the venue is only a fifteen-minute drive from the Academy. We’ll just amp up security and protection. I think you all do deserve some time to have some fun. In all of this, let’s not forget to live, even when those moments are fucking hard to come by.”
“True, the venue is one of our own, so we can easily make sure the security and protections are at their best.” Ahren nods.
“It is a relief that both children are fine. I’ll call the Westwoods as well,” says Maria.
I nod. “But have a think about it. We need a strong leader after all.”
“I will, and I will let you know. If I do agree, and I am given this responsibility, then I will expect you to let me make decisions for the Academy. I take my responsibilities very seriously, and when I am given something to do, I will see it through to the end.”
“And that is exactly why I fucking want you for the job,” I answer.
“You’re more persuasive than I thought you could be. Does Alejandro know?”
“No, I wanted to get your opinion first, but I’m sure if you did tell him, he’d agree you’re excellent for the job.”
She simply smiles, and I’m not sure what she’s going to decide, but I really do fucking hope she agrees.
“Dinner is ready,” Maria says and stands. I nod as we all get up.
“Raihana,” I call to the woman who is following me.
“Yes?”
“Are you available to do the spell to read Jayce or Sienna’s mind of the event?”
“Always. Shall we wait until the day after tomorrow? Let Sienna enjoy her birthday.”
I nod. “Sure, why not? I can wait two days.”
“Excellent. How are Liam and Raven holding up about Jayce?” she asks.
She means Liam, both she and Liam haven’t been working together – although it fucking grates on my nerves as their battle dynamics are one of the best I’ve seen, but their egos and stances got in the way. Yet they still worry and show concern for the other.
“Why not call and ask them?”
She rolls her eyes. “I’ll call Raven then,” she says, giving me a frown.
“Great,” I reply arrogantly. I’m not about to help make things easier when they need to get over their differences and work together, especially now, when their families might just be getting a tad fucking closer.
