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“You don’t go anywhere alone until we figure out who it is that wants you and why” The words were an order “I’ll speak to Janvier and Ashwini, see who best to assign you”
“I can babysit,” said the aggravating va around her, the feel of it war snakeskin across her body
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“Thank you for your generosity,” Holly said in her politest “nice young lady” voice, her sh to cut into her cheeks, “but I’d rather shack up with a flea-infested rabid dog”
Veno they did so horizontally across his irises was so fast that no one else believed her when she told them what she’d seen It was like they couldn’t see it, the speed was so rapid Instead of being creeped out by the act, she wanted to lean in close, see if she could track the movement
She also wanted him to do it slower so she could fully appreciate the beauty of it: the membrane that came across his eye wasn’t totally transparent or es of birds when she’d looked up the topic online The translucenta fine net through which the green of his eyes could shine The effect was incredible
And only visible for a millisecond at most
“You’re not exactly my first choice, kitty” A leisurely scan down her body “I prefer to spend my off time omen”
Holly didn’t rise to the bait “I’ with her” If she had to have a bodyguard, either Ash or Honor or Janvier would be her choice Since Honor was teaching a class at Guild Academy this semester, and Janvier had extra duties while Raphael and Elena were away, that left Ashwini
“Ashwini is in advanced co, as is Janvier,” Dmitri told her “They also have a heavy schedule of duties” He looked over at Veno to ask you to take over some of their tasks while Illium teaches them what they need to know”
“Isn’t Galen involved?”
“What do you think?” Dmitri’s s the day they agreed to be in Elena’s Guard” A glance at Holly, his a before he shifted his attention back to Venoht quickly to heel It’s your priority—keep an eye on Holly and find out who’s after her I’ll split the other duties between the stronger vampires like Trace until you’re done”
Holly folded her arms “Sorry to break into your cozy little chat,” she said, struggling past her desire to obey Drown adult Don’t make decisions for me like I’m not here”
“You sure you’re full grown?”
“Venom” Dmitri’s cool voice cut Venom off before he could needle her any further “Talk to Vivek, then get some rest Holly can shadow me for the rest of the day”
She ed to keep her ht a bodyguard”—no matter how much the extra leash chafed—“but don’t stick me with him”
“No one will dare touch you with Venoht-years ahead of you in utilizing his abilities”
“He’s also an asshole”
“So, according to many people, am I,” Dmitri said, clearly not bothered by that “It’s either Venom, or I confine you to the Tower”
Her hands fisted, her heartbeat accelerating The world began to gain a hard clarity washed in acid green In front of her, Dmitri watched her with no indication of fear or worry “Holly, shut it down” The words were mild