Chapter 180

My heart stuttered. I turned quickly, expecting danger. Instead, it was Cormac, standing a few paces away, arms folded over his broad chest, rune glowing faintly on his jaw.

“You almost gave me a heart attack,” I muttered, pressing a hand to my chest.

He smirked. “Not my intention. I don’t sneak. That’s Karn’s job.”

I exhaled, shaking my head. “Then what was that supposed to be? Some kind of test?