No More Games

Nadia was still sobbing about ending her life, safely cocooned in Dorian's embrace as he patted her back reassuringly.

Neither noticed Aria closing the distance.

Or if Dorian did, he clearly didn't consider her a concern, his attention fully on the weeping Nadia in his arms.

Aria stopped before them, her smile sharpening as she watched Nadia's theatrical display.

Then, without warning, she grabbed