Chapter 552

Gideon leaned in slightly, studying her face.

"Pale," he said. "Enough that I feel like heading back and putting Evander through a wall."

Oriana let out a soft laugh.

"Then we might as well make it convincing," she said, eyes glinting. "Go get Owen."

Gideon nodded and stepped out.

...

Talia arrived at Hawkstone Manor not long after.

As Oriana's personal maid and a familiar face, she was recognized