Page 123 of Sienna Rossi: Beyond Shattered Trust

Oh, I do like those.

“Thanks, Tania,” Uncle Liam says as I smile at her, and Jayce mutters a small thanks before helping himself to some food. “Oh yes, Rayhan called earlier. He wonders if you have forgotten him,” he adds with amusement.

I blush, feeling guilty. “I know I should have called him…”

Uncle Liam chuckles. “He understands you may be otherwise distracted.” I glance up at Jayce, who just looks at me with that arrogant expression of his before looking away. Why does he look so infuriating yet so sexy? Urgh.

“Well, I think he’s missed you highly. We are all invited to the Rossi Mansion this coming weekend. I heard you were behind that idea?” he asks me, as I’m about to eat a square of my chocolate-covered pancake.

“Well, I was saying we needed something to look forward to; everything has been so gloomy as of late.”

Uncle Liam nods. “Yes, that’s true. I’m hoping for some good news in the coming weeks. Alejandro has left Russia; he is on his way to Puerto Rico. Kiara will also be flying out tonight; the babies will be here soon, and she can fill Alejandro in on her situation.” His expression softens before he sighs. “I am worried about her.”

“Well, I hope the arrival of the twins will at least make it easier for them and uplift them,” I say quietly, glad Grandpa Al is reuniting with Aunty Kiara. She needs him.

“Aunty Kiara, without her healing ability, it’s a blow to the Dauntless as a whole. Dad, do you know exactly when she realised she lost her powers?”

“It was just a normal day. She was at the Night Walkers Pack, and she realised she couldn’t heal.”

Jayce frowns. “I might give her a call when I can…” He then looks at me. Has Ahren said anything to you? he asks before he looks away, almost instantly. Well, at least he’s not ignoring me.

I messaged him, but he hasn’t replied.

Jayce doesn’t even acknowledge my response. Ok, maybe he is ignoring me.

“You should give her a call; she’d appreciate it. Why do you ask, though?” Uncle Liam asks him as he eats some of his food.

“Just want to know if we can figure out anything else,” Jayce replies smoothly.

Uncle Liam nods. “That’s a good idea. Ah, yeah, if you don’t have anything better to do today, you should show Sienna around the pack. Properly. And since you are both well and healed, I know Leo was enquiring about both of you.” He smiles. “He’s probably waiting for your report that you’re both doing well now.”

“Debatable,” Jayce mutters. “I’m sure Sienna’s already seen the pack, right?” He looks at me as if daring me to say otherwise.

“I’d love to have a tour of the pack,” I answer, smiling sweetly as I bat my lashes innocently. “If you’re willing to be my guide, of course.”

He looks away, not bothering to reply.

“That’s perfect then,” Uncle Liam says. “I’ve promised I’ll take Katara into town so she can do some shopping. Hopefully, it’ll be some bonding time between us.”

This time, when Jayce glances at me, there’s no mockery; he masks his emotions as unease fills me. Will she try to see her boyfriend? Would Uncle Liam be put in danger?

We need to tell him. He can’t be anywhere near that man.

“Sounds good. I think she needs that. Have fun,” Jayce replies to his father, completely ignoring me.

I stare at him, but don’t say anything, instead eating my food, not wanting Uncle Liam to think something is up.

They keep talking about pack stuff, and I wonder what’s going through Jayce’s mind. Only when Uncle Liam wipes his mouth and gets up, patting my head before he leaves the room and shuts the door behind him, do I turn to Jayce.

Why would you risk that?

He takes a spoonful of food before sitting back in his seat, chewing slowly, although he doesn’t even need his mouth to reply. We follow them, he says after a moment.

We can’t do that alone; we need backup, I say, shocked at what he’s suggesting.

There’s a high chance nothing will happen, but if Leo wants us to return – not to mention this weekend your dad’s planning, and then the dome – then we need to do something sooner rather than later about this fucking primordial.

But risking your father? We should tell him, I plead; just the thought of someone else losing their abilities makes me sick.