Free Siren's Song: The Gray Court, Book 5 by Dana Marie Bell Page A

secure? For all we know, it could have been a Blade who did this to me.”
    “The only person other than Robin who even stands a chance of seeing it is Big Red, and he’s completely loyal to Robin. Rumor has it Robin saved Red from some horrible fate when he was just a kid, and Red swore his allegiance to Robin as soon as he became an adult. He’s been working as the Blade’s tech man and hacker supreme ever since. If anyone can get into Robin’s email, it will be him.”
    “And the rest of the Blades? Can I trust them?”
    “I would have said yes a week ago. Now?” Jaden sighed. “Trust me. Trust Akane. Trust Robin and Red, hell, trust Raven. Anyone else claiming to be a Blade?” Jaden’s eyes flashed brilliant green. “Run.”

Chapter Six
    “We need to pick you up some clothes and toiletries.” Cassie pulled into the shopping mall’s parking lot and began searching for a spot that wasn’t three stores down from the big-box store. God, this place was insane. It was like all the other drivers were playing bumper cars while all she wanted to do was park. “Maybe a piece of luggage to put it in. If we’re going to be travelling together longer than it takes to get where we’re going, you’ll need some things.” She managed to find a spot not too far away, but they would still be in the open longer than she was comfortable with.
    “How long do you think it will take to get my memories back?” They got out of the car, watching carefully for any signs that they’d been followed. Cassie was so used to checking for any of her parent’s soldiers that it had become second nature to her in the year since she ran away from home.
    “I’m not sure. I’m hoping no more than a week.” The spell hadn’t had time to take a true hold of him. The disharmonies hadn’t blended in with his song yet. If they acted quickly, the damage should be minimal. She entered the store and quickly grabbed a cart. “Let’s get this done so we can go.”
    “Agreed.” He was looking around the store, his expression puzzled. “Where do we start?”
    “You’ve never been in here before?” She’d become well acquainted with it recently. She did odd jobs for fae, healing here and there for money. She didn’t dare access her funds from her family lest they figure out where she was.
    “I don’t believe I have.” He seemed fascinated, touching the bags of Oreos on display and smiling at a young girl begging her mother for some candy.
    “Don’t do your own underwear shopping, huh?” She smiled at him as his brows rose.
    “Next you’ll be asking me about boxers or briefs.” He walked beside her, his hands clasped behind him, his stride loose. Women turned to stare at him as he went by, his long hair bound in a braid that hung nearly to his waist. His suit was wrinkled, his shoes scuffed, but both were still obviously top quality. Even with his human Seeming he held an otherworldly beauty that drew the eye.
    “I will, as soon as we hit that aisle.” The faint smile he gave her was worth the blush she felt creeping into her cheeks. She’d soon know very well what Oberon had on under his slacks, and that fact had her biting back a groan.
    “Hmm.” They hit the shampoo aisle first. It was fascinating, watching him open the bottles and sniff the contents. Some got a wrinkled nose, some he simply put back on the shelf. When he made his selection he placed it in the cart. He did the same thing with deodorant and body wash, placing his selections in the cart one by one. The scents he picked were masculine but mild and wouldn’t overwhelm the senses.
    Cassie added a few things of her own to the basket before taking him to the clothing aisles. “Let’s get you some clean clothes and a jacket.” The weather was still nasty for spring, one moment sunny and cool, the next snowy and windy and blech. She’d have to check the sales racks for a jacket that would be warm enough for him.
    “Some shoes as well.” He stared