The Unseelie fey crowded behind them, their breath and murmuring voices audible.

"Vivian Chase." The queen's voice rasped over the assembly. Tiaothin slunk away and disappeared into the crowd, leaving Isiea truly alone. "How good of you to join us."

(But...but....I can't.)

Yup. He's one of those people.

(its okay)

Hopefully Ethan won't be like him.

(I have so many questions so I'm just going to stop thinking about it.)

Oh, he won't.

(good choice)

Really? Thats great.

For once, she doesnt correct her. That may be a sign of weakness and she doesnt want to risk that. She still thinks its annoying but her expression doesnt change.

Yeah, it is. Ethan doesn't ignore people very easily.

Mab smiled, amused, and leaned back, observing her with emotionless black eyes. Silence fell for a few heartbeats. "So." The queen tapped her nails with a rhythmic clicking sound. "Here we are. You must think you are very clever, daughter of Oberon."

Thankfully.

,, No, not really. ,, She shrugs.

Yeah, no kidding.

"Good. You're not," Mab continued, giving her a patient smile. "But you will be. Make no mistake about that." She leaned forward, looking utterly inhuman. "I have heard of your exploits, Vivian Chase," the queen rasped, narrowing her eyes. "Did you not think I would find out? You tricked a prince of the Unseelie Court into following you into the Iron Realm. You made him fight your enemies for you. You bound him to a contract that nearly killed him. My precious boy, almost lost to me forever, because of you. How do you think that makes me feel?" Mabs smile grew more predatory.

They don't need a second Luke running around.