Not planned...at all

Chapter 8

"We've no idea why we're even here in the first place. Hell we're supposed to be basic humans in a world completely different to this one with also only humans!"

Roxanne nods an exaggerated serious look on her face which has me struggling not to snort.

"But now we've got pointy ears and God knows what else, because I've yet to have the time to check why my back feels so numb and sore."

"You too?"

Roxanne telling me her back also felt weird had me in a weird mix of relief that I wasn't crazy and worry that Azriel had actually broken something inside us when throwing us around.

"So just to simplify, yes we know a lot cuz just yesterday you guys were just characters from a damned book saga we were addicted to as teens. Now what does this mean? It means, please don't kill us we can be useful and also we'd appreciate not being tortured for information that we'll likely let slip either way!"

I give my best innocent smile although it comes out looking very awkward and after a few endless minutes of staring at the three very tall illyrians and half whine at Roxy.

"See, you should've given the speech!"

She shook her head no.

"You always say I look angry and unapproachable with strangers you're the one that looks friendly."

"I'm also the one that looks anxious and feels anxious!"

We heard a loud sigh and saw a very frustrated Rhysand rubbing at his temples.

"The cauldron has done weirder things, neither of you seem to be lying so I'll take your word. But one wrong step and you're back in here and we'll be collecting information however I seen fit!"

Roxanne's words and mine echo as one and the same.

"Okey..."

We wouldn't be tempting our luck anytime soon that's for sure.

After another very awkward moment Rhysand turned around and walked out followed by his general and spymaster leaving the door open after themselves. It took me a moment to process but I quickly jogged right after.

"Oh. Oh we follow along? Alright...is there any chance we'll get to meet the other?"

I was rambling, out of nerves mostly so Roxanne lightly elbowed me. I wasn't speaking that loud but of course the damn fae hearing kicked in and Rhysand turned giving me an icy look that clearly meant shut up.

Bitting down on my tongue I purse my lips. Of course he'd keep the "High Lord of the night court" mask we might not be a threat but he barely knew who we were or were we came from. Did he even know our names? I didn't give mine, although I did call Roxanne Roxy.

Not feeling my nerves calm down anytime soon I just move to half hug Roxanne, wrapping my arms loosely around ger shoulders and resting my chin on her shoulders. At least this way not only was I calmer but I could keep Roxy safer.