Chapter 119: Do They Bite

Ty

As Ty placed his hand on Carla, her whole body trembled under his palm. Not the good kind either. "Shhh, it's me," he whispered.

She glared at him then gave a quick glance around before returning his stare. "You scared the shit out of me."

"Why didn't you wait for me?"

"Sorry. I need the stone sooner rather than later." She scratched her left wrist, then pulled her sleeve down over the spot as if cold, except the weather was set at sauna level. "Besides, I didn't want to interrupt you and Dax. You said he's the oldest of all of you? How? He only looks like he's in his early thirties."

Damn, he should've told Dax he'd call him later. He kept his tone light as he said, "You must have misheard me. I said eldest."

She quirked an eyebrow at him but didn't say anything.

"I-It's a joke really. He matured faster and acts like he's old, and we tease him about it."