“She doesn’t understand, and you are scaring her. I could smell her terror all the way to the street. Set her down on her feet.”
Iris couldn’t tear her eyes away from Jay. He was emitting an aura of power and strength which almost forced her to her knees. His eyes were still brown, yet there was no doubt he was the one in control in this space. He didn’t even spare her a glance as he moved towards his friend.
“Noqii, give Bruce control now.” His words were a quiet command.
Oakley was still as her feet finally returned to the floor, but Bruce wasn’t completely releasing her, and she looked to Iris, her eyes wide and confused.
“Bruce, this is Oakley, Oakley this is Bruce,” Iris said with a hint of a question in her voice. Introductions seemed to be necessary yet absurd. “Uh, Oakley, I di
