Chapter 6. The One That Works (1)

[2021, February 14th. Maine, Terres Somnia]

“Right. Evil twin sister. Got it,” said a disgruntled Aaron.

“Guilty,” said Kate, raising a hand, before returning it to her gun.

Kate took in the dinner for two and grimaced.

“I guess he really isn’t yours anymore, Queen of Assassins. She’s definitely still yours though, sweet prince.” Aaron put an arm out in front of Emily protectively while his eyes went to Keira.

Yup, they definitely weren’t ready. He wasn’t ready.

Even with the gun in Keira’s hand, Aaron couldn’t keep it straight about who he was supposed to be protecting.

Emily brought his arm right back down to go and stand next to him.

“Still?!” Emily asked. “You and her?! She almost killed you!”

“I know, right? Hard not to be a peeping tom with these two. The almost-killed-him thing made the sex so much hotter,” said Kate.

“I have no illusions about the six months you were away, but for fuck’s sake her?! She tried to kill