I ignored that comment. “Now that he knows, maybe we can include him in our investigation into the underworld.” Julian hummed like he was considering it, but his ‘no’ came out very definitive. Like he’d only pretended to think about it for my sake. Had he thought about this before? If so, he’d lik

“How do you plan on getting to this mansion you mentioned?” I asked, once we were out in the hall. Julian’s Beta, Brian, fell in step behind us. “We can’t take that flashy car again, if we actually want to keep it secret this time.” “It would be too conspicuous to drive. Even if we escaped the gro

We waited a bit longer, until the horses were rested, then we began the slow ride back to the palace. “Just whose palace was that?” I tried asking, hoping he might surprise me with an actual response. “Someday we will have established great trust between us,” he said, evasive as ever. I sighed

Piper and I both preferred monogamy. I doubted that had changed in the past three years. Julian’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “Tell her then. See what happens. She’s under my spell whether you like it or not.” “Fine.” I walked Piper’s horse back to the stables, where a stable hand stood waiti

“Things haven’t been easy between you and me,” he said. “But I’m thinking that should change.” “What do you suggest?” He glanced back to Elva. Her flower crown stayed together this time. Smiling wide, she placed it on her head. “Let’s be friends,” he said. Surprised, I looked at him. He watche