Chapter Twenty-Four

~Alyce/Faelyn~

I was livid when Tristan shared the information with me. How dare he. That entitled, conceited, self-centered, prick. How dare he think he can control my life like that. To use me as a bargaining chip. I took a moment to calm myself and plaster on a blank face and get my emotions under control. I know Tristan can pick up on things through the bond. Not as well as he would be able to, and vice-a-versa, once our mating was complete, but still. I didn't want to worry him.

I reloaded my tray and put a fake smile on my face before heading out to serve the crowd again. Mat gave me a look of concern as I came back out and I sent him a brief mind-link letting him know what was going on and that we would talk later. I was ok for now.

Tristan came through once more, sending me an image of the man Andrew had been talking to about trading me. I glanced over the crowd and spotted him, making sure I knew where he was at all times and trying to avoid him as best I could.