Zane~
The moment Jacob arrived, the room seemed to hold its breath. He looked mildly amused, as if walking into chaos was his daily entertainment. His brothers flanked him—Tiger, ever silent but commanding with his earthen strength; Eagle, silver eyes dancing like wind-blown flames; Fox, red-haired and mischievous, already grinning like a fox in a henhouse; and Bubble, light and gleaming, twinkling with mischief. They stood like gods amongst mortals, and the murmurs in the court grew into a hum of awe and dread.
I stood still, arms still around Natalie, watching Jacob with careful eyes. He strolled forward like this was all some grand, slightly irritating joke. The court parted for him as though the floor itself bowed to his presence. He didn't look at the king. He didn't even glance at me.
He walked straight up to Natalie, who now wore a proud, dangerous smirk that had Red howling in satisfaction inside me.
