She looked at Sparrow again, serious now.
"Who named you?"
Sparrow stared at her like she'd asked if the sun was hot. "Of course my parents."
Kaya's eyes shifted back to Liam. "And you?"
Liam hesitated, then answered, confused. "My parents."
"Good." Kaya said it like a door closing.
She leaned forward on the stone table, elbows on her knees, and locked her gaze onto Liam. Her voice stayed flat and calm, but it didn't leave room to dodge.
"So, Liam. Who are you? Why were you at the hotel? And who were the people behind you?"
She held up a hand before anyone else could interrupt.
"Short," she added. "Tell me everything. I don't want to repeat myself."
Liam swallowed. His fingers tightened on the hide.
Veer took a step forward, eyes flashing. "If you lie—"
Kaya didn't even look at Veer. "Quiet."
Veer froze like he'd been slapped, then shut his mouth.
Cutie's shoulders eased a fraction, but his eyes stayed on Liam, watchful.
