“I am not staying in here.” I said, my voice scratching the air. “I am coming down.”
Kael frowned. Then he noticed my dress. He shook his head. “Viv, no. It’s a zoo down there. Viper is in a mood, the nomads are drunk… it’s not safe.”
I walked up to him. I was small compared to him, but I didn't flinch.
“I am done hiding in this room,” I said calmly. “I am done letting her think she runs this place.”
Kael narrowed his eyes. “Who?”
“Move, Kael.”
He hesitated. He had seen me broken, but he hadn't seen me like this.
Finally, with a grunt of frustration, he stepped aside. “Stay by the bar. Stay near Gunner if I am not there.” He ordered.
I walked past him and headed for the stairs.
The noise hit me.
Then one by one, I breathed in the smell of alcohol, perfume and lust. Below me, a se
