Chapitre 130: Chapter 130: King

Marinah controls the men like she was born to lead. Her handling of Che and Ruth was pure brilliance. The kids have met their match. We all have.

“I’m part of your guard for a reason. Beck babysat me and I’ll be babysitting you.” At her very unladylike snort, I add, “You’re also where the action will be so don’t worry about boredom on my part.”

She gives in gracefully. “You enjoy this entirely too much.”

I flick one of her braids. “It’s called war, baby.”

She gives me a Cheshire grin. “You only use ‘baby’ when you’re pulling my strings.”

I place my hand over my heart. “Caught me. Now eat your dinner so we can get to work and you can save the world.”

She looks at the plate in front of her with a frown. “I’m too nervous to eat.”

“Eat,” I say, making it an order that her Beast doesn’t like. K-5 sparks and Marinah grunts. I cross my arms, plant my legs, and stare. My Beast perks up.