Page 70 of Beauty At Stake
“I believe most, if not all, are from the locals.” The same female hunter who had spoken to me earlier stepped up behind Pichai.
“I'm sorry. What's your name?”
“I'm Ravee, Ambassador.”
“Thank you, Hunter Ravee.” I looked back at Dax. “You get that?”
“Yeah. And I'll handle it as well.”
“It may not be stemming from the Underground. I just wanted to let you know so you can notify the local Prince.”
“Even if it's not someone in the Underground, it would have to be someone who is Fey or has Fey connections.”
“Are you saying that one of us has been attacking fellow fairies and selling their body parts?” Pichai asked.
I answered for Dax. “It's likely. Humans wouldn't know to target fairies.”
“Unless they were sorcerers too,” Pichai said.
“Yes, they could be sorcerers. We're not going to rule anything out.”
“Who is that?” Daxon demanded.
“The Lord of this hunt,” I said. “Lord Pichai.”
“Can you turn me to face him?”
I angled the phone so Pichai could see Daxon better.
“Lord Pichai, I'm Daxon Tromlaighe King of the Fairy Undergrounds. Do you know who I am?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Pichai inclined his head.
“Do you know Prince Sakda?”
“I know of him.”
“And have you visited the Underground?”
“Once, a long time ago. I've heard it has improved since then, but I prefer to stay above ground.”
Daxon narrowed his eyes. “And does Prince Sakda's rule extend above ground?”
“No, Sire. That is the very reason most of us stay up here. We don't want to become involved with whatever goes on below.”
“I see. Seren?”
I angled him back toward me. “Here.”
“I'll speak to Sakda and have him investigate the attacks.”
“God those remains are disturbing,” Killian said as he returned.
“Kill?” Daxon called.
“Yeah.” He stepped up behind me. “Hey, Dax. You've got a problem here.”
“Yes, I realize.” Daxon rolled his mesmerizing eyes. “I'll handle what I can on my end. You do what you need to do.”
