Chương 115: One hundred and thirteen

He merely exchanged a curt nod with the female. "Shall we sit?" Without waiting for a response, James took the chair opposite the one her father had claimed. The others quickly returned to their seats. Before anyone could speak, the door opened and Tala entered. Going to stand beside Kass, she nodded at Stone in greeting, who returned the nod.

 "Hello, Tala," said Gabrielle, flicking her braid of red curls over her shoulder.

 Tala gave her a withering look. "Mmm-hmm."

 Grey leaned back in his seat, arms folded across his chest. "So…you've finally decided to claim Tasha. I'm interested to know what took you so long." It wasn't a query, it was a reproach delivered with a snarl.

 "Then you should ask Sansa in private," advised James .

 "I'm asking you."

 "Yeah, but I don't explain myself to other people—only to Tasha."