Back in our suite, my mates immediately started strategizing.
"That was a disaster," Zane said, pacing. "Did you see how they looked at her? Like she was a meal."
"Lord Raith is dangerous," Avalon agreed. "He has support among the older vampires. If he decides to move against us..."
"Then we'll handle it," Osilus said, but even he sounded concerned.
I barely heard them. I was too busy replaying the dinner in my mind. The way Havic had defended me. The coldness in his voice when he'd threatened Lord Raith.
He'd meant it. Would have killed for me.
Why?
"Zephyr?" Osilus's voice pulled me back. "You okay?"
"Yeah," I lied. "Just tired. It's been a long day."
"You should rest," Avalon said. "We'll keep watch."
"I'm fine," I insisted. "You don't need to guard me every second."
"Yes, we
