Appearing refreshed and thrilled, beautiful, blond Hannah stepped from the Hummer and looked up, awe crossing her features. She was dressed in a long, white fur coat that Katie had no doubt cost more than a small house. Hannah's boots were white, her cream slacks and camel turtleneck completing her flawless look.
As usual, Katie felt a twinge of jealousy at the sight of her sister that only grew when Giovanni-- Hannah's handsome fiancé-- circled the car to take her arm and lead her to the stairs to the castle. Rhyn was about as uncivilized as Gio was civilized. Katie despised Gio most days, but sometimes, she wondered what a normal relationship was like. She didn't hear Kris draw abreast until the man stood at her side, staring at the gorgeous woman approaching.
"That'syour sister?" he asked in clear astonishment. "What's this guy's name?" "Giovanni de Medici, descendent of the Italian de Medici," his secretary answered from behind them.
"Oh. I think I've heard his name before. How did he get an invite here?" Both of them looked at Katie, and Kris pursed his lips.
"I was going to ask you the same about Hannah," she said with a glare. "Another of your tricks, Kris?"
"It's customary," Henri said. "Social propriety states that the immediate family of an Ancient's mate or high level Immortal-- "
"You can't tell me this was an accident!"
The smallest of smiles crossed Kris's face, but he refused to answer.
"You are the biggest jackass in the world," she hissed. "You drag my sister here? Why, to keep me here?"
"You forced me to bring Rhyn here," he reminded her. "I say we're even." "Aren't you sworn not to interfere with mortals?"
"I'm not interfering," he said with a sharp look. "Even if I don't need your blood, I'd be a fool to let you go."
"You swore an oath!"
"I take my oaths seriously, but I can't let you go for the demons to get you. They developed immunity blood the last time they had you. Consider your sister-- "
"A hostage!"
"-- a guest for an indefinite period of time. Besides, she's an Immortal's mate. She belongs to me anyway."
Before she could respond, Kris strode from the doorway down the path, stopping in front of the two approaching. Gio bowed deeply, but Hannah gazed up at Kris with a look of such admiration that Katie suddenly realized Hannah wasn't likely to object to staying in such a place. Kris greeted Gio, stepping aside to walk them up the path. Hannah's gaze strayed beyond Kris to catch sight of Katie. She gave an excited wave and quickened her step. For her sake, Katie tried not to look as pissed as she felt and trotted down the stairs to meet her sister. Hannah enveloped her in a warm hug that smelled of expensive perfume.
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