Unwelcome Messenger

Talia POV

“What do you mean Surge and Slate are paying for it?”

Lucius's voice changed so quickly that the warmth that had been in his expression a moment ago disappeared completely.

He was now standing close enough that I could still feel the heat of his body against mine, but now he was looking at Nyx as if the woman had just walked into our cabin carrying a declaration of war.

His shoulders sti