Dawn of the Blood Moon

Lucius POV

"The curse didn't come last night."

Talia said it like she was still surprised by it. Sitting on the edge of the bed pulling her boot on. Hair still messy from sleep. The star blanket half on the floor.

"No," I said. "It didn't."

"Because we—"

"Yes."

"All night."

"Yes."

She looked up at me. That specific expression. The one that meant she was pleased about something and absolutely was n