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“This isn’t about that. It’s about Xavier.”
I tossed my hands in the air. “You just said it was about Elianna.”
“I saw the way he looked, and I know things have been tense around here lately, but I think Dianna shook up more than just Onuna.”
My grin fell flat, and I turned from him to walk into the kitchen. Whatever Logan was about to say died as we froze in the doorway. The fridge was half open, the light within spilling out. The island had a mountain of empty containers piled on it. I stepped forward, crumbs and debris crunching beneath my boot.
“What the fuck?”
Logan stepped around me, heading toward the living room. I followed him, staring in amazement at the mess. Furniture lay overturned, the table on its side, big chunks missing from the edges. Shredded couch cushions and pillows lay strewn about the floor, feathers floating in the air.
“Think a wild animal attacked and killed them both?”
Logan snickered and pointed up. My gaze followed, and I saw what looked like lacy underwear hanging from one of the chandeliers.
“If by wild animals you mean Samkiel and Dianna, then yes.”
“Well, they didn’t destroy a city, but they are definitely trying to take down a castle.” Logan and I laughed. I turned and backpedaled, swallowing my scream.
Samkiel towered over us. “What are you doing here?” His voice reminded me of the battle of Hazlun when he’d ripped an enemy king’s head off with one hand.
He took a step forward. The moonlight illuminated him, and I realized Samkiel was stark, fucking naked. “Holy gods, dude! Put that weapon of mass destruction away!”
His eyes burned pure silver in the dark room. The glow dimmed as he realized there was no threat. He must have heard us and thought we were intruders. His first instinct was to protect, and he hadn’t even bothered to stop to put on clothes.
Logan snickered. “We were concerned. Didn’t mean to alarm you.”
Small bruises lined Samkiel’s neck and shoulders, bite marks marring the heavy muscles of his chest. “You’re like her own personal chew toy,” I said with a laugh.
“Why?” His voice came out a tad bit rougher than usual.
“I don’t know. You tell me.”
Samkiel gave me a frosty glare that shut me up, and I realized he was answering Logan’s question and completely ignoring me.
“It’s been three days. Cameron thought you might be dead and wanted to check on you. I followed him.”
His face grew slack. “Three days?”
“Yeah. I lost a bet. I didn’t think you would be gone for more than one.”
“We were just worried,” Logan cut in. “Nothing has changed on our front, only more research.”
Samkiel nodded.
I raised my hand toward one of the bruises on his shoulder. “I’m assuming Dianna has her powers back,” I said.
Samkiel slapped it away and scowled at me. “No.”
I glanced at Logan, pointing to a snarling Samkiel. “That’s without powers.”
Logan smiled a fraction wider and crossed his arms, a deep chuckle resonating from his chest.
“We didn’t—”
“Sami,” a feminine voice edged with sleep called from above. Samkiel’s head shot up so fast he nearly broke his neck.
“Sami?” I whispered in breathless wonder.
