Chapter 28
“Hello, Neeve,” I said, trying to sound calm.
“I should have known.” She stalked over to where I knelt. “You do love to follow people where you’re not wanted, don’t you?”
I got to my feet and glared at her, not budging one inch. “And I’m good at it. Besides, Thorne knows I’m here.”
“He does?” Her eyes widened a fraction.
“Yes.” I pulled his cloak around me with a dramatic swirl.
She stared at it, the scowl returning to her face. “That doesn’t mean you’re welcome here. How much did you see?”
“Everything. I know about the Dark Elves, and that the Nightshade Lord is your uncle. And that you’re all here to pick nirwen, because it doesn’t last very long.” I was a little unclear on the last bit, but Neeve didn’t challenge me on the point.
“Then you know too much.” She stared a
