Fianna looked to the door to see a few late stragglers entering the manor just as her brother’s voice filled the room. She paid no attention to her brother. Her job was on keeping an eye on those who attended. There were few who truly understood how important Dorcha was. But they would soon enough.
Hers and Dorcha’s entire lives had led up to what was building. Fianna had trained tirelessly, became proficient at old magic that had been forgotten, and learned to fight with a unique set of weapons while Dorcha had absorbed knowledge from ancient scrolls and perfected his speaking voice.
She waited until the door closed behind the last individual before she made her way around the perimeter of the room. Their meeting place was in none other than Moorehall. It was a striking edifice with dark gray stone against the vibrant green surroundings. There were times, like now, when she looked upon the splendor of the manor that she felt sorry humans couldn’t witness such breathtaking grandeur. Thanks to Fae magic, the mortals believed the manor was haunted and nothing but a crumbling house which had been neglected and forgotten.
Fianna moved slowly, keeping as far from the guests. Her security team was set up throughout the manor, hidden so as not to draw attention to themselves – or the fact that Dorcha even had security.
Once she made it all the way back to the other side of the stage, she set up in her usual spot and set about watching the crowd. With her brother’s voice in the background, she noticed that nearly everyone laughed at his jokes, nodded their heads in agreement, or clapped with enthusiasm. Her attention locked on the three who did neither of those things.
Two males stood at the back with their arms crossed over their chests with a look of discontent on their faces. Their heads were tilted towards each other and they spoke in whispers, alerting her that they had most likely come together. She gave a nod to two of her men near her and jerked her chin to the pair she had observed. Her men would station themselves near the two individuals to intervene should it become necessary.
And sometimes, it was necessary.
People didn’t always like what Dorcha had to say. But it needed said, and if he was the only one strong enough and brave enough to say it, then it fell to him.
Her gaze slid to the other guest who made no motion of agreement. The male Fae stood tall, his gaze direct as he watched Dorcha. Fianna leaned to the side to get a better view of the male. He wore a leather jacket over a black tee which prohibited her from seeing his physique. His thick black hair was trimmed short, the kind of cut a man wore when he didn’t want to be bothered with styling his hair. He had a strong jawline, regal nose, and wide lips that were a full and utterly sexy.
Handsome? He was definitely that. But there was something else about him as well. A hint of danger, maybe? The fact she couldn’t figure him out as she did others intrigued her.
He shifted slightly, taking a deep breath that lifted his shoulders as he stuffed his fingers into the front pockets of his jeans. She noticed his gaze moving about, as if he were sizing up those around him. Fianna was instantly on alert, though she had to remind herself that this meeting was one that led to something very secret. Perhaps this man suspected that and was just looking out for himself.
Her stomach fluttered when the Fae’s lips suddenly turned up slightly in the corners. Fianna instinctively took a step back. She wanted to run to her room and put as much distance between them as she could, but that wasn’t an option. Not now, at least.
She forced herself to hold her ground and look anywhere but his face. Little by little, she gained control of herself. It had been a long time since she had been so…overcome. And she was grateful that neither Dorcha nor her father had witnessed the episode. Yet, even when she had control of herself, she still didn’t look at the Fae’s face again. That would be idiotic, and she was anything but.
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