The Graceless Truth

ROWAN’S POV

Mateo’s smile doesn’t phase. “Oh, please. I made it too easy for you last night. You had your chance to kill me and you didn’t take it.” He tilts his head, something cold settling behind those grey eyes. “I don’t intend to make it that easy next time.”

Vance lunges forward — fast, violent, closing the distance in two strides with his fist already cocked — but Mateo only looks past Vanc