BELLO. “Announce me,” I commanded the maid by the door. “Sabbene made it clear that he shouldn't be…” “Announce. Me.” I repeated, voice quiet, but lethal. “I really think you should reconsider this meeting and wait…” “You can leave, Elliot. I want to meet with my brother.” “But we just landed and…” “And I am going to see him.” “But…” “Alone.” I added, slipping my hand into my pocket, still refusing to turn and face him. “Do it,” I ordered the maid, who had paused when Elliot began to speak. “Ranka ya dade, Yarima Bello…” “Send him in,” I heard Turk order from inside. I gave Elliot a side nod, then stepped into the room. ‘Do not let him play mind games with you today,’ Conri said. ‘Tell him to stay away from our mate!’ Oh, I plan to. Just not in a way that makes him suspicious.

