“Cousin,” Hunter said, nodding formally.
Adrian stood and clasped Hunter’s hand. He gave it barely half a shake before dropping it.
“Congratulations on the new member class,” Adrian said. His eyes slipped over to Maya. His eyebrows were raised when he looked back at me.
I certainly wasn’t going to be the one to explain who she was.
“Maya is one of our new members,” Hunter said, voice clipped.
I could see her slump further. I wondered if she’d been hoping that now that she was officially initiated, that he’d be more willing to declare their relationship in public.
She was disappointed if so.
“I’m surprised your schedule allowed for this,” Hunter continued. “You don’t usually deign to attend our ceremonies.”
Adrian didn’t reply and Hunter continued.
“Is there any particular
