Chapter Four
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They arrived on the landing web, still a bit stunned from the ending of the book.
Jaenelle led the way as they walked hurriedly toward their destination.
"I still can't believe it," Marian said, as they followed the butler through the hallways, "Why would she do that?"
"Why not?" replied a voice from behind them. They all turned to face the newcomer, who stood in the doorway of the sitting room.
Karla was leaning on one cane, but looked stronger than she had the last few times Surreal had seen her. She gave them a wicked grin. "Read anything interesting lately?"
Surreal held up the book, glaring at Karla. "Why?"
Karla shrugged, "Why not? I was bored and I wanted to see how long it would take for someone who'd recognize it to notice." She gave them a sharp smile, "You guys took forever. I thought I'd have to leave it on Daemon's desk or something."
There were a few tense moments of silence until Jaenelle's laughter broke it. With tears leaking out of her eyes, she leaned up against Daemon.
By the time any of them could control their laughter again, they were all in piles on the floor
"The best part was probably the last line." Rainer admitted, leaning against the wall with Surreal against his chest.
Karla shrugged awkwardly from her position, "I wanted you all to know it was me, and I figured 'kiss, kiss' was the best way."
Jaenelle gave a hic-up of a laugh and pressed her face against Daemon's arm.
Eventually Saetan was the first to stand up, stretching his old bones. "As enjoyable as this was, I spent my entire day locked in Daemon's study, reading. I fear if I don't get back soon, I'll never finish with all the things at the Keep.
Daemon nodded, pulling Jaenelle to her feet before stepping over to help Karla. He gave her a brotherly kiss on the cheek, "Thank you."
They all headed out of the room, and towards the door, only Marian pausing for a moment. She waved her husband on before stepping over to Karla.
"Don't tell them, okay?" Karla nodded, "Daemon and Surreal would be..." Marian turned bright red.
Karla nodded, "I know, right?"