The silence that followed Nash's words lasted all of one second before everyone started talking at once.
"Alright," Kai said, hands on her hips, openly sizing up the three newcomers standing with Zayela. "Are we doing introductions, or are we just gonna stand here staring at each other all night?"
Nash stepped forward, but before he could even open his mouth, Zayela had already beaten him to it, pressing herself against his side, one arm looped around his waist.
"Zayela," she introduced herself, a smile on her lips, her hand sliding slowly down Nash's hip before drifting back up to rest on his chest, like she was marking her territory in front of everyone. "Officially... his owner."
A stunned silence dropped over the whole group.
"His what?" Alicia repeated, eyes going wide.
