Chapter 2
"Ah there you are little warlock."
Max turned and blinked, was the revelry already over?
Lila stilled and rose,
"Kieran where is your pet?"
He inclined his head,
"Lila, where is your manners?"
They stared at each as Mark came toward them, he sighed hooking Kieran's arm with his,
"Is it all possible for you to get along?"
Kieran turned and smiled,
"Who do you think gave her that?"
He motioned to the bracelet adorning her wrist.
Lila smiled down at it,
Esme and I grew up together. Kieran more or less became family."
Kieran nodded,
"Yes, which was why, I made sure none of my brothers came near you. I told you I would find you a worthy suiter did I not?"
Lila smiled at Max,
"He is more than worthy. I did not know you brought him."
Kieran shrugged,
"Okay but Mark isnt a pet."
Kieran gave Max a look and finally whistled, a horse trotted toward them.
"Windspear."
Mark gasped in delight going to stroke the horse.
"Yes Gwyn has given him to me, apparently he misses me."
Max relaxed,
"Oh. Okay never mind."
"I would never insult anyone who is able to put up with Kieran."
Kieran glared at her as she giggled.
Mark laughed, coming to grasp Kieran around his waist. He pecked him on the neck,
"Believe me Lila it isn't an easy job."
"You're going to pay for that little Shadowhunter."
"Oh I hope I do."
Mark murmured, Max smiled at them. He was starting to get it. And yes he had just met Lila but he felt something for her, something rooted and strong. He could see being with her for an eternity.