#Chapter 46 – Small Party

I glare up at Orion as we materialize outside of Laila’s door. Anton presses himself close to my side, the tingle of him against my hip letting me know that he’s there and that he’s returned to a relatively normal size. “You know,” I say, raising an eyebrow at Orion. “It’s really rude to show up to a party you weren’t invited to.” “I’m invited to all the parties here,” Orion says, smiling and he leans a little closer to me, like he’s telling a secret. “It’s my house.” “I’m abandoning you immediately once we’re inside,” I say, utterly casual, as I raise a hand and knock on the door. The moment after I knock, Orion snatches my hand out of the air, holding it high with his own, both of our arms bent at the elbow. “What are you doing?” I murmur, frowning at our joined hands, trying to tug mine away. “Sending a message,” Orion murmurs, tucking one hand behind his back and straightening his shoulders – a very courtly and old-fashioned stance. “About what?” I ask, giving up on t