Page 47 of Twist of Fate

“Not unless you brought yourself here.”

“I absolutely did not.”

“That was my assumption.” Cosmo lowered himself beside the bed, bringing them closer to eye level. “Avaneel tells me you appreciated her wings.”

“They’re beautiful.”

From the healer’s shoulder, Avaneel beamed.

Cosmo smiled. “You have excellent instincts.”

Silenus turned to Zer. “Explain why you brought Gomez into my realm.”

“Luke stated that he could not remain without him,” Zer said. “I retrieved him.”

“Did Luke ask you to do that?”

“No.”

“Did Gomez?”

“No.”

“Then you should have recognized that neither of them had given you permission. Nor had I.”

Zer bowed his head. “Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Thank you,” Gomez said.

Silenus looked toward him. “Were you harmed while being brought here?”

“Not physically. Emotionally, I’ll be preparing a detailed report.”

Cosmo brightened. “I look forward to receiving it.”

“I have charts in mind.”

“Excellent.”

The healer made a quiet sound of disapproval as Gomez attempted to turn toward Cosmo.

“Hold still,” she ordered.

Gomez immediately obeyed.

“You were brought here without your consent,” Silenus said. “You bear no responsibility for Zer’s decision.”

“That seems fair.”

“Your presence still requires consideration. This realm remains safe because its existence is concealed from the human world.”

“I don’t even know where I am.”

“That does limit his ability to reveal it,” Cosmo pointed out.

Silenus glanced at his mate. “It does.”

Luke moved closer to the bed. “He’s my family. Whatever happens next, I won’t agree to anything that puts him in danger.”