A Court of Thrones and Thieves (ACOTAR FANFIC)

Chapter 16

~~~~LOKI~~~~

Jesper, Inej, Nina, and Loki entered Velaris together. For the next three days, they were to be guests of the Night Court. 

Loki had endured endless teasing about her High Lord mate since her crows found out and she was beginning to regret ever bringing them with her. 

But as anxiety swam beneath her cold exterior she couldn't help but be glad for the familiar company in enemy territory. 

Nyx appeared in front of the group, Finch behind him. "Welcome, Loki darling and Company. Hope you're hungry, because we're having dinner with my family tonight" Nyx's lazy arrogant smile both pissed Loki off and warmed her heart. 

If it were anyone else he would have been long dead by now, but he had pretty privilege so Loki let him be. 

"Hope you don't mind flying. There's no winnowing into the House of Wind so we'll have to take the fun way." Finch said looking at the group. 

"...DIBS ON INEJ!!!" Nina and Jesper roared at the same time, looking at the shadow singer. 

"Boss, tell Nina that since she flirts with everything that moves, she should ride with the pretty bat boy and I should go with Inej," Jesper said pulling Inej toward him.

"No way! I'm not trusting some stranger to take my gorgeous ass into the sky, WHAT IF HE DROPS ME! I WANT INEJ! TELL HIM, BOSS!" Nina cried appealing to Loki.

After a moment of silence and a cold look that made the two crows stiffen Loki spoke, "Nina go with princey, Jesper you're with the other one, Inej you're with me, now stop whining and get on your damn Illyrian before I start dockin' pay." 

Nina and Jesper grumbled to themselves but obeyed as they walked over to the two amused Illyrians. 

Loki walked over to Inej, ignoring the longing look from Nyx as they took off towards the house they broke into so long ago. 

They reached the landing quickly, fixing up their appearance before entering inside. Loki wore a fine-tailored black suit, her long black coat his the weapons at her waist and thighs, she still wore her iconic black leather gloves. 

Inej decided to wear the usual Illyrian leathers she bought from a trader a few years back. Six golden siphons gleamed even in the darkness. 

Jesper wore his usual laid-back attire, a loose brightly colored silk shirt with black slacks, over top of which was his stained trenchcoat. 

Nina, as usual, went all out, wearing a tightly fitted maroon dress with golden designs sewn into the fabric. She also wore a diamond choker we had stolen during a job a few years back and some large gold and diamond earrings to match. 

"If they make you uncomfortable, say the word and we'll leave immediately," Nyx whispered softly to Loki, giving her a kind, reassuring smile. 

Loki's cold mask didn't crack as she nodded to acknowledge that she heard him. He nodded back, he reached for her but stopped himself, flexing his hand as he pulled back. 

He and Finch lead the crows to the dining room. There sat The High Lord and Lady, the Morrigan, the Shadow singer, General Cassian, General Nesta, and the ancient one Amren.

"Welcome to Velaris." High Lady Feyre spoke kindly. 

Ever the diplomat Nina spoke for the group, "Thank you for having us." 

After a moment of awkward silence, Jesper spoke up, "Well skivs! I was told I would be fed rich people food-ouch!!!" Jesper hissed as Nina clapped the back of his head for his rudeness.