Chloe was already home when Rion arrived. After he thanked the men who airlifted him over, Rion walked into the kitchen, expecting to see Annie. His sister-in-vows was still in her physician reds as she stood over the cooker.
“What are you doing here?” he asked, glancing over her shoulder. “Mmm, bonnic and bey noodles?”
“I finished my rounds and decided if I did not devote a little time to my own life, I may regret it later.” She slapped the hand attempting to steal a noodle. “I am used to Vadon’s tricks. Do not think you can get away with it with me.” She scrutinized him. “I could ask the same of you. Why are you back at this time? Are you feeling unwell?”
Rion took a seat on a stool. “I promised to take Kerr for the afternoon. Minet said she needed to look for food, and Annie said
