As if on cue, Kane and Rohan walked into the room, each carrying a box.

I pointed to the ground next to the coffee table. "Set them there, then you can leave."

Kane put his box down. He flung himself onto the sofa, pulling Ari down next to him by both hands. "Nervous? Excited?"

"This isn't a spectator event. Invited guests only." I snapped my fingers at him. "Out. That goes for you too, Mitra." I rushed Rohan as he sat down, trying to knock him out of the chair ...